# Medical cannabis for Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea in the UK

Source: https://medcannaindex.com/conditions/chemotherapy-nausea

Nabilone, a licensed medicine related to cannabis, can be prescribed in the UK for sickness caused by chemotherapy when standard anti-sickness medicines have not worked. Assessment is usually by your oncologist or haematologist. Whether it is suitable for you is the specialist's decision.

Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) is one of the most distressing side effects of cancer treatment. While modern antiemetics have improved significantly, some patients still experience breakthrough or refractory nausea. Cannabinoids have been used medicinally for CINV since the 1980s.

What clinics look for: Assessment is typically by an oncologist or haematologist. Evidence that first-line antiemetics have been used and are inadequate or poorly tolerated is expected. Timing around chemotherapy cycles is important to discuss with your oncologist.

From MedCannaIndex. Fees and product details are as recorded there and should be confirmed with the clinic or pharmacy. This is not medical advice: which product is suitable, and how much, is for the prescribing specialist.