Cannabidiol Hemp

Products Hemp with a high content of cannabidiol and a low total content of tetrahydrocannabinol (less than 1%) can be legally sold in many countries since 2016 and is available from specialized suppliers and web stores. Cannabidiol hemp is approved as a tobacco substitute product and not yet as a medicine. Neither cannabidiol nor cannabidiol … Cannabidiol Hemp

Cannabis

Products Hemp and preparations made from it, such as marijuana, cannabis resin, THC, and cannabis extracts, are generally among the prohibited narcotics in many countries. However, the Federal Office of Public Health may grant exemptions for research, drug development and limited medical use. In 2013, a cannabis oral spray (Sativex) was approved as a medicine … Cannabis

Cannabis Mouth Spray

Products The cannabis oral spray Sativex was approved in many countries in 2013. It is subject to narcotics legislation and requires an enhanced prescription. In Germany, Sativex has been available since 2011. Structure and properties The oral spray contains a thick extract of the hemp plant L., which is extracted from the leaves and flowers … Cannabis Mouth Spray

Cannabidiol

Products In many countries, there are currently no medicines approved that contain only cannabidiol. However, the active ingredient is a component of the cannabis oral spray Sativex, which is registered as a drug for MS treatment in many countries and also contains THC. The oral solution Epidiolex or Epidyolex was approved as a drug in … Cannabidiol

Dronabinol

Products Dronabinol is an anesthetic. The Federal Office of Public Health may grant an exemption for limited medical use. Pharmacies can make dronabinol preparations themselves as an extemporaneous prescription or have them made by contract manufacturing. There are two provisions in the new formulary: Oily dronabinol drops 2.5% (NRF 22.8). Dronabinol capsules 2.5 mg, 5 … Dronabinol

Appetite Stimulants

Effects Appetite stimulant Indications Loss of appetite Active ingredients By cause: herbal bitter agents and spices: E.g. wormwood, ginger, take half an hour before meals. Prokinetics: Metoclopramide (Paspertin). Domperidone (Motilium) Antihistamines and anticholinergics: Pizotifen (Mosegor, out of commerce), cyproheptadine (out of commerce in many countries). Antidepressants: E.g. mirtazapine, caution: some antidepressants such as the SSRIs … Appetite Stimulants

Doping in Competitive Sports

Products Doping agents include approved drugs, legal and illegal intoxicants, experimental agents, and illegally manufactured and trafficked substances. Doping includes non-drug doping methods, such as blood doping, in addition to drugs. Effects Doping agents differ in their pharmacological activities. Stimulants, for example, stimulate and thus increase alertness and aggressiveness for competition. In contrast, beta-blockers provide … Doping in Competitive Sports

Hemp Oil

Products Hemp oil is available, for example, in pharmacies, drugstores and grocery stores from various suppliers. This article refers to the fatty oil and not the essential oil. Ingredients Hemp oil is a fatty oil usually obtained by cold pressing the seeds of hemp plants ( sp.). It is very rich in essential polyunsaturated fatty … Hemp Oil