Levonantradol
Levonantradol
Levonantradol (pronounced: leh-voh-nan-truh-dol) is a synthetic cannabinoid analog of dronabinol (Marinol). It is an antiemetic and analgesic, which is often used for the treatment of severe pain.
Etymology
The term "Levonantradol" is derived from the chemical name (6aR,10aR)-9-(Hydroxymethyl)-6,6-dimethyl-3-(2-methyloctan-2-yl)-6a,7,10,10a-tetrahydrobenzo[c]chromen-1-ol.
Usage
Levonantradol is a potent analgesic medication. It is most commonly used in the treatment of severe pain, such as that experienced by cancer patients. It is also used as an antiemetic, helping to prevent nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing chemotherapy.
Pharmacology
Levonantradol works by mimicking the effects of naturally occurring chemicals in the body known as cannabinoids. These chemicals interact with specific receptors in the brain and immune system to reduce pain and inflammation.
Related Terms
- Cannabinoid: A class of diverse chemical compounds that act on cannabinoid receptors in cells that repress neurotransmitter release in the brain.
- Analgesic: A type of medication used to relieve pain.
- Antiemetic: A drug that is effective against vomiting and nausea.
- Chemotherapy: A type of cancer treatment that uses one or more anti-cancer drugs as part of a standardized chemotherapy regimen.
See Also
- Dronabinol: A synthetic form of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis.
- Cannabis: A genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Levonantradol
- Wikipedia's article - Levonantradol
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