The remedy Mevatyl, also known as Sativex is a cannabis agent based on cannabidiol that is the extract of marijuana ( Cannabis Sativa), used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis, to improve muscle stiffness.
Sativex is the name of this medicine when marketed in Europe and Mevatyl is its name in Brazil. It is produced by the GW Pharma Labs and sold as a liquid in a 5.5 ml or 10 ml glass spray bottle.
The use of Mevatyl should be done under medical prescription and should only be maintained if, after 4 weeks of a trial period, muscle rigidity improves.
Indications
Mevatyl is used to improve muscle stiffness in patients with multiple sclerosis when other remedies have not been effective.
How to use
Sativex should be sprayed only in the mouth, on the inside of the cheek or under the tongue, and the number of sprays per day should be established by the physician and according to the table below:
| Days | Use between 7am and 4pm | Use between 4pm and 11pm | Total amount of the day |
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 7 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 8 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 9 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| 10 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| 11 | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| 12 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| 13 | 4 | 7 | 11 |
| 14 | 5 | 7 | 12 |
Sprays can be distributed regularly during the day, however, it is necessary to take a minimum interval of 15 minutes between each spraying.
Side effects
Side effects of Sativex include dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, depression, feeling of hyper-excitation, memory and concentration problems, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation, weakness, loss of balance, and hallucinations. In addition, Sativex as it is sprayed in the mouth, can cause burning, pain or ulcers in the mouth, change in the color of the mouth or teeth, red and swollen mouth and change in taste.
The most frequent effects are agitation, difficulty concentrating, drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, difficulty speaking, increased or decreased appetite, constipation or diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, weakness, malaise, feelings of inebriation, imbalance and falls
Contraindications
Mevatyl is contraindicated in breastfeeding, in patients with hypersensitivity to marijuana extracts or to another component of the formula, and in patients who have schizophrenia, psychosis or other psychiatric illness, or have close relatives with these problems.
In case of pregnancy, previous drug abuse, age less than 18 years old, elderly, or patients with epilepsy, seizures, liver, kidney or heart problems, one should consult the physician before using Sativex.
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