Cesamet
Generic name:nabilone [ NAB-i-lone ]
Drug class:Miscellaneous antiemetics
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 30, 2021.
What is Cesamet?
Cesamet is a man-made form of cannabis (also known as marijuana).
Cesamet is used to treat severe nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy. It is for use only when other medications have been unable to control the nausea and vomiting.
Cesamet may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Cesamet may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Cesamet should never be given to another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or habitual marijuana use. Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it. Do not use nabilone if you have ever had an allergic reaction to natural or man-made marijuana.
Before taking Cesamet, tell your doctor if you have high blood pressure, heart disease, a history of mental illness or drug addiction, or if you are also using other medicines that can affect your central nervous system, such as a tranquilizer, sleep medicine, or anti-psychotic medications.
Avoid using other medicines that affect the central nervous system (such as stimulants, diet pills, cold medicine, pain medication, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression, anxiety, mental illness, or Parkinson's disease). These other drugs can add to the effects of Cesamet.
Cesamet causes effects that will impair your thinking or reactions. Do not drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert until the effects of Cesamet wear off.
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Cesamet if you have ever had an allergic reaction to natural or man-made marijuana such as dronabinol (Marinol).
To make sure Cesamet is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
high blood pressure;
heart disease;
liver or kidney disease;
history of alcoholism or drug addiction; or
past or present mental illness (depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, psychosis).
Cesamet may be habit-forming. Never share Cesamet with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction or habitual marijuana use. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether Cesamet will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.
It is not known whether nabilone passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.
Older adults may be more sensitive to the effects of this medication.
Do not give this medication to anyone under 18 years old.