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2018-06-30 Science

712.

World's 1st medicine made from marijuana is named as __________.

Malarone

Effexor

Absinthium

Epidolex

Answer: Option

Explanation:

Epidolex is the world's first medicine made from marijuana. The drug does not cause intoxication or a high and is approved by US FDA. It is created by GW Pharmaceuticals. It is an oral solution of cannabidiol (OSC) will be used to cure severe forms of epilepsies in children.