Potencial uso terapéutico de cannabis

Marcia Avello; Edgar Pastene; Pola Fernández; Pía Córdova

Keywords: chronic pain, therapeutics, Cannabis sativa

Abstract

Cannabis sativa (marihuana) is considered an illicit drug due to its psychoactive properties. Recently, the Chilean government opened to the use cannabis in the symptomatic treatment of some patients. The biological effects of cannabis render it useful for the complementary treatment of specific clinical situations such as chronic pain. We retrieved scientific information about the analgesic properties of cannabis, using it as a safe drug. The drug may block or inhibit the transmission of nervous impulses at different levels, an effect associated with pain control. Within this context and using adequate doses, forms and administration pathways, it can be used for chronic pain management, considering its effectiveness and low cost. It could also be considered as an alternative in patients receiving prolonged analgesic therapies with multiple adverse effects

Más información

Título de la Revista: REVISTA MEDICA DE CHILE
Volumen: 145
Número: 3
Editorial: SOC MEDICA SANTIAGO
Fecha de publicación: 2017
Página de inicio: 360
Página final: 367
Idioma: spanish
Notas: ISI