Drug Name:Cocaine
Drug Class:Stimulant
Mechanism of Action:
  • Blocks reuptake of dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin in the brain
  • Increases levels of these neurotransmitters in the brain
Use:
  • Local anesthetic for certain medical procedures
  • Illicit drug used for its euphoric effects
Side Effects:
  • Increased heart rate and blood pressure
  • Dilated pupils
  • Decreased appetite
  • Insomnia
  • Anxiety
  • Paranoia
  • Agitation
  • Hallucinations
  • Seizures
  • Cardiac arrest
Contraindications:
  • Hypersensitivity to cocaine or any of its components
  • History of heart disease or stroke
  • History of seizures
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding
Specialty:
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Addiction Medicine
  • Psychiatry