Description
Cannabis and its Derivatives: Guide to Medical Application and Regulatory Challenges summarizes the current state of research and clinical pharmacology of cannabis-based therapeutics, and the associated regulatory framework.The content is organized in twelve chapters. The first four comprise the introduction section covering historical, botanical, and taxonomical platform of cannabis, chemical derivatives of the cannabis plant, a literature review of therapeutic applications, and the biological fate of cannabis and its metabolic products. Part two of the book covers therapeutic applications, including pain management, neurological disorders, cancer management, it's interactions with other drugs, veterinary applications and the adverse effects of Cannabis overuse in humans. The final section is devoted to discussions around regulatory challenges and future considerations.Cannabis and its Derivatives: Guide to Medical Application and Regulatory Challenges 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
Table of Contents
Part I - Introduction1. Historical, botanical, and taxonomical platform of Cannabis2. Chemical derivatives of Cannabis plant3. Therapeutic application of Cannabis and its derivatives: A detailed literature review about mechanisms of action4. Biological fate of Cannabis and its metabolic productsPart II - Therapeutic potential5. Cannabis therapeutic application in neurological disorder6. Potential of Cannabis in pain management7. Cannabis as drug of abuse and banned8. Application of Cannabis in cancer management therapy9. Cannabis interaction with other drugs10. Cannabis in veterinary medicinePart III - Regulatory aspects11. Regulatory challenges on Cannabis: Concern, advantages, and disadvantages12. Clinical application and future consideration and potential of Cannabis
