| Literature DB >> 35990221 |
Julie Zhu1, Kevork M Peltekian1.
Abstract
Many Canadians use cannabis for medicinal and recreational purposes. We describe the current understandings of how cannabis is metabolized in the liver and its potential interactions with other common drugs. We also summarize how cannabis may exert various effects in chronic liver diseases (CLDs), especially in chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) and fatty liver disease.Entities:
Keywords: cannabidiol; cannabis; chronic liver disease; pharmacokinetics; tetrahydrocannabinol
Year: 2019 PMID: 35990221 PMCID: PMC9202751 DOI: 10.3138/canlivj.2018-0023
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Can Liver J ISSN: 2561-4444