What is a spasticity?
Spasticity
Abnormal muscle stiffness and involuntary spasms. A common and disabling symptom of multiple sclerosis. Sativex is licensed specifically for MS spasticity.
Where you will see it
On the multiple sclerosis page.
Multiple sclerosisRelated terms
- Sativex (Nabiximols)
An oromucosal spray containing THC (2.7mg) and CBD (2.5mg) per spray in a 1:1 ratio. The only licensed cannabis-based medicine for MS-related spasticity in the UK. NHS-funded for qualifying MS patients who pass an initial trial.
- CINV (Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting)
Nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy. A well-evidenced indication for cannabinoid medicines including nabilone.
- Dravet Syndrome
A severe form of epilepsy beginning in infancy, associated with frequent and prolonged seizures. Epidyolex (CBD oral solution) is NICE-approved and NHS-funded for this condition.
- Epidyolex
A pharmaceutical-grade CBD oral solution. The only fully licensed cannabis-based medicine in the UK with NICE approval. Indicated for seizures associated with Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome in patients aged 2 and above. NHS-funded.
- Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS)
A severe form of childhood-onset epilepsy characterised by multiple seizure types and intellectual disability. Epidyolex is NICE-approved and NHS-funded for this condition.
This is a plain-language definition for general understanding, not medical or legal advice.
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