Cesamet

Cesamet is an antiemetic. It is a synthetic form of cannabis used to treat nausea and vomiting that is caused by cancer chemotherapy. It is used particularly when other medications have been unable to manage nausea and vomiting. Cesamet may also be prescribed for conditions as prescribed by your doctor. Cesamet diminishes the signals in the brain that lead to nausea and vomiting. It is used by adults and is available as a capsule.

• Cesamet

• Akynzeo
• Anti-Nausea
• Anti-Nausea/Rekematol
• Bonjesta
• Cesamet
• Coca Cola
• CVS Nausea Relief
• Diclegis
• Doxylamine-Pyridoxine
• Dronabinol
• Emetrol
• EQ Anti-Nausea
• EQL Anti-Nausea
• Formula EM
• GNP Anti-Nausea
• GNP Nausea Relief
• GoodSense Nausea Relief
• HM Anti-Nausea
• Little Tummys Nausea Relief
• Marinol
• Nausatrol
• Nausea Control
• Nausea Relief
• Nauzene
• RA Anti-Nausea
• SB Anti-Nausea
• SM Anti-Nausea
• Syndros

• Capsule

• By mouth

Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

Oral routeYou may take this medicine with or without food.

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to nabilone or any marijuana products.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

Fever, chills, cough, runny or stuffy nose, sore throat.

Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting.

Numbness or weakness in your arm or leg, or on one side of your body.

Fast, pounding, or uneven heart beat.

Numbness, tingling, or burning pain in your hands, arms, legs, feet, or around the mouth.

Problems with hearing, balance, or speech.

Seeing or hearing things which are not really there.

Seizures, tremors, or muscle twitching.

Trouble breathing.

Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you have high blood pressure or heart disease, or if you have a history of any mental illness, substance abuse, or alcohol abuse.

This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.

This medicine can be habit-forming. Do not use more than your prescribed dose. Call your doctor if you think your medicine is not working.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are using stimulants (such as amphetamines or cocaine) or anticholinergic medicines (such as atropine or scopolamine). Tell your doctor if you are taking any drugs for depression (such as amitriptyline, amoxapine, desipramine, Asendin®, Elavil®, or Norpramin®). Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using disulfiram (Antabuse®), lithium (Eskalith®), naltrexone (Revia®), or theophylline (Theo-Dur®).

Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol.

Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

• Change in how much or how often you urinate.
• Changes in vision, or red, itchy, swollen, or dry eye.
• Chest pain.
• Seizures, tremors, or muscle twitching.
• Trouble breathing.
• Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness.
• Trouble sleeping, restlessness, or nervousness.
• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Fast, pounding, or uneven heart beat.
• Fever, chills, cough, runny or stuffy nose, sore throat.
• Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting.
• Numbness or weakness in your arm or leg, or on one side of your body.
• Numbness, tingling, or burning pain in your hands, arms, legs, feet, or around the mouth.
• Problems with hearing, balance, or speech.
• Seeing or hearing things which are not really there.
• Warmth or redness in your face, neck, arms, or upper chest.
• Muscle pain, back pain, joint pain, or body aches.
• Trouble sleeping, restlessness, or nervousness.
• Drowsiness.
• Mood changes, memory problems, or confusion.
• Swelling on your face.
• Nosebleed.
• Depression or feeling "high".
• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, upset stomach, or stomach pain.
• Changes in taste or appetite.
• Headache.
• Sores or white patches on your lips, mouth, or throat.
• Decreased or increased sweating, or increased thirst.
• Warmth or redness in your face, neck, arms, or upper chest.
• Dry mouth, throat, or nose.
• Clumsiness, tiredness, or problems with muscle movement.
• Skin rash or itching.