[Should ophtalmologists recommend medical cannabis to patients with glaucoma?]
Ugeskr Laeger
; 180(29)2018 Jul 16.
Article
in Da
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-30020072
ABSTRACT
Cannabis has been widely used for various medical purposes since before year 2000 BC. Its effects are mediated by cannabinoids and stimulation of mainly G-protein coupled cannabinoid receptors. In 1971, subjects who smoked marihuana, showed a decrease in the intraocular pressure. Later investigations additionally revealed a neuroprotective effect of both ∆-9-tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol (CBD). Furthermore, CBD was found to promote neurogenesis. The aim of this review is to provide an overview of the potential use of cannabinoids in the treatment of glaucoma.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Glaucoma
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Medical Marijuana
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Da
Journal:
Ugeskr Laeger
Year:
2018
Document type:
Article