Abstract
Cocaine is a commonly abused drug that acts as a powerful stimulant. It accounts for over half of illicit drugrelated visits to the emergency room, with cardiovascular events being the most common cause of death. Few specific treatments for cocaine-related cardiovascular complications are available, but b-adrenergic receptor antagonists and lignocaine should be used with caution.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 15-17 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Drugs and Therapy Perspectives |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2010 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Abuse
- Adverse reactions - serious
- Cardiomyopathies
- Cocaine
- Drug-induced
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pharmacology (medical)
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