Tetrahydrocannabinol vs. Prochlorperazine: the effects of two antiemetics on patients undergoing radiotherapy

Journal Article · Wed Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1984 · Radiology; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.150.2.6318262· OSTI ID:5020771

Ungerleider, J T; Andrysiak, T A; Fiarbanks, L A; Tesler, A S; Parker, R G

The authors tested the effectiveness of orally administred delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) as compared to prochlorperazine for the alleviation of symptoms, such as vomiting and nausea, experienced by patients receiving radiotherapy. The test subjects rated the severity of their illness, as well as the extent of their subsequent moods, their level of concentration, their amount of physical activity, and their desire for social interaction. They chose the drug they preferred and recorded its side effects. The use of THC was slightly more beneficial than the use of prochlorperazine.

• Research Organization: Univ. of California, Los Angeles
• OSTI ID: 5020771
• Journal Information: Radiology; (United States), Vol. 150:2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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