Question

A patient with Advanced lung Cancer has been prescribed dronabinol (Marinol , SYNDRO). Why would this medication be prescribed? What teaching is essential with this medication?

Please answer in no less than 150 words.

Answer 1

Dronabinol is the trade name of marijuana.this medication is used if the patient is having severe nausea and vomitting especially after chemotherapy treatment.therefore,this medication is given for patient with lung cancer inorederto prevent side effects of chemotherapy such as nausea and vomitting.

Health teaching.

1.teach the patient that this medication sometimes effect mental health if any thing noticed inform the doctor immediately.

2.tell the patient this medication is contraindicated if he is sensitive to sesame oil like substances.

3.tell the patient to notice fatigue or giddiness as this drug leads to hypotension.

4.teach the adverse effects such as blurred vision ,headache,lethargy,mood changes etc.

5.in this case advise the patient to take this tablet on empty stomach to prevent nausea and vomitting.

6. Tell the patient that this tablet should be swallowed.

7.tell the patient to keep this medication in room temperature.

8.do not take over doses it may cause serious complications.

8.call doctor on emergency.