Nabilone

Nabilone is used for:

Treating nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy in patients who have not responded to other medicine.

Nabilone is a cannabinoid. It works by affecting the actions of certain chemicals in the brain.

Do NOT use Nabilone if:

* you are allergic to any ingredient in Nabilone or to other cannabinoids (eg, marijuana)

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

How to use Nabilone : Use Nabilone as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

* Take Nabilone by mouth with or without food.

* If you miss a dose of Nabilone , take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Nabilone .

* Nabilone may cause dizziness or drowsiness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Nabilone with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks while you are taking Nabilone .

* Do not drink alcohol or use medicines that may cause drowsiness (eg, sleep aids, muscle relaxers) while you are using Nabilone ; it may add to their effects. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines may cause drowsiness.

* Nabilone may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting; alcohol, hot weather, exercise, or fever may increase these effects. To prevent them, sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning. Sit or lie down at the first sign of any of these effects.

* Do NOT take more than the recommended dose or use more often than prescribed without checking with your doctor.

* Nabilone may cause mental or mood changes (eg, feeling high, anxiety, confusion, depression, feeling disoriented, hallucinations). These effects may be more noticeable when you first start taking Nabilone or when your dose changes. Make sure you have a responsible adult who can help to care for you while you are taking Nabilone . This is especially important when you first start taking it or when your dose changes.

* The mental side effects of Nabilone may last for up to 72 hours after you stop taking Nabilone .

* Use Nabilone with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially mental changes or dizziness when sitting or standing up.

* Nabilone should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 18 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.

* PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: It is not known if Nabilone can cause harm to the fetus. If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Nabilone while you are pregnant. It is not known if Nabilone is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Nabilone .

Some people who use Nabilone for a long time may develop a need to continue taking it. People who take high doses are also at risk. This is known as DEPENDENCE or addiction. If you stop taking Nabilone suddenly, you may have WITHDRAWAL symptoms. These may include anxiety, distress, hiccups, loose stools, runny nose, sweating, and trouble sleeping.