DRUG SUPPLIED DOSE COMMENTS
NABILONE (Paeds)
(Cesamet)

Mechanism of action:

Cannabinoid antiemetic



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Last update: 2022-04-08		 capsule: 0.5 mg, 1 mg
< 18 kg: 0.5 mg PO Q12H.
18-30 kg: 1 mg PO Q12H.
>30 kg: 1 mg PO Q8H

Maximum: 0.06 mg/kg/day		 May start with lower dose and increase as tolerated.

Not recommended for routine prevention of chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting. When required, give the first dose the night before chemotherapy and continue for up to 48 hr after chemotherapy.

Generally reserved for use in older children and teenagers as younger children may find adverse effects intolerable. Adverse effects include drowsiness, dizziness, euphoria, mood changes.



Standard Prescription:

nabilone__mg PO Q__H