Cannabis and its Derivatives

Guide to Medical Application and Regulatory Challenges

Rahul Shukla, Mayank Handa, Dhirendra Pratap Singh, Ashish Dhir
Elsevier
400 pages
ISBN: 9780443154898
January 2024

This book 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.