A synthetic pill form of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), an active ingredient in marijuana that is used to treat nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy.
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This is the primary intoxicant in marijuana, Cannabis sativa. It is marketed as Marinol and can be legally prescribed to treat nausea associated with chemotherapy and radiation treatment. It has also proven useful in treating glaucoma.