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Cocaine

Introduction

Cocaine is a strong stimulant most frequently used as a recreational drug. It is commonly snorted, inhaled as smoke, or dissolved and injected into a vein. Mental effects may include an intense feeling of happiness, sexual arousal, and loss of contact with reality, or agitation. Physical symptoms may include a fast heart rate, sweating, and large pupils. High doses can result in very high blood pressure or body temperature

Risk Factors

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Signs and symptoms

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Diagnostic criteria

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Investigations

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Managemet

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  • Non-pharmacological

    These patients usually do not require admission, however beware of depression and assess suicide risk

  • Pharmacological

    No substitute drug available for detoxification

    For severe anxiety, irritability and insomnia

    • Diazepam 5–10mg (PO) 8hourly times daily for 5–7 days

Prevention

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Updated on,

20 Novemba 2020, 17:59:03

References

    1. STG
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