Nabilone (Systemic)

Brand Names : Cesamet

Category

• Antiemetic

Description

Nabilone (NA-bi-lone) is chemically related to marijuana. It is used to prevent the nausea and vomiting that may occur after treatment with cancer medicines. It is used only when other kinds of medicine for nausea and vomiting do not work.

Nabilone is available only with your doctor's prescription. Prescriptions cannot be refilled and you must obtain a new prescription from your doctor each time you need this medicine. Nabilone is available in the following dosage form:

Oral
• Capsules (Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In Canada—

• Cesamet

* Not commercially available in the U.S.