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. 2020 Mar 27;9(4):919. doi: 10.3390/jcm9040919

Table 2.

In vivo pharmacokinetic drug–drug interaction study of Sativex [38].

Product Population Studied Interacting Drugs Results
THC+CBD mucosal spray (Sativex), 4 sprays Healthy Adults (n = 36) Rifampicin 600 mg
(CYP3A, CYP2C19 inducer)
THC: 36% decrease
11-OH-THC: 87% decrease
Ketoconazole 400 mg
(CYP3A inhibitor)
THC: 27% increase
11-OH-THC: 204% increase
Omeprazole 40 mg
(CYP2C19 inhibitor)
No change in THC or 11-OH-THC

All participants in the study reported a serious adverse effect when THC was combined with ketoconazole, primarily neuropsychiatric in nature.