by Rahul Shukla PhD (Editor), Mayank Handa M.Pharm (Editor), Dhirendra Pratap Singh (Editor), Ashish Dhir PhD (Editor)
Cannabis and its Derivatives: Guide to Medical Application and Regulatory Challenges summarizes the current state of research and clinical pharmacology of cannabis-based therapeutics, along with associated regulatory frameworks. Sections cover historical, botanical, and taxonomical platforms of cannabis, chemical derivatives of the cannabis plant, a literature review of therapeutic applications, the biological fate of cannabis and its metabolic products, pain management, neurological disorders, cancer management, interactions with other drugs, veterinary applications, and the adverse effects of Cannabis overuse in humans.
The book's final section is devoted to discussions around regulatory challenges and future considerations. This is the ideal reference pharmaceutical scientists, clinicians, and academic researchers who want access to updated information on the therapeutic applications of cannabis and its derivates. Corporate researchers will also benefit from this book’s presentation of the associated regulatory environment.
- Explores the potential of Cannabis derivatives and medicinal properties in several medical fields
- Highlights the regulatory challenges around the clinical use and research of Cannabis
- Covers applications to conditions like cancer, neurological disorders, pain management, and interactions with other drugs
