Cocaine

Cocaine is an alkaloid that is obtained from the leaves of the South American coca bush (Erythroxylon coca) or synthesized artificially. Cocaine is sometimes used in medicine as a local anesthetic for operations on the eyes, ears, nose and throat.

Cocaine causes narrowing of small blood vessels at the site of use, so it is not recommended to be used with epinephrine. Also, cocaine can cause a feeling of euphoria and lead to psychological dependence, so currently they are trying to replace it with safer anesthetics.



Cocaine is a medical drug that is an antidepressant. It has many other names, but everywhere it means the same thing: “Cocaine.” In medicine it is a prescription drug, and in illegal use it is a recreational drug. The most popular colors of this drug are white, blue or pink. The alkaloid is produced from the leaves of the coca plant. It is obtained not only from coca leaves, which is called South America as its homeland. But also from the leaves of the opium poppy, which contains such active substances as heroin, methadone, etc. The principle of the action of cocaine on the body is similar to the effect of any drug. When a person sits next to cocaine, this active substance is able to dilate arterioles and blood vessels, but their walls remain muscular. Thanks to this, a large amount of blood penetrates under the skin. Then it sharply reduces its diameter, which is similar to a narrowing



Cocaine is a synthetic or naturally occurring alkaloid obtained from the leaves of the South American coca plant. Cocaine has a number of advantages and disadvantages that should be considered when using it.

Benefits: - Cocaine is considered one of the most effective painkillers available today as it can block nerve pain in many cases. Cocaine is usually prescribed for excruciating pain, such as toothache. However, local anesthesia can be safely used throughout the body to treat pain in the stomach, prostate, lower abdomen, and several other areas. - The cocaine drug is approved for use in anesthesiology and otolaryngology, key areas of medicine where it can facilitate surgery and help people recover from surgery. - It also finds use in veterinary medicine and has various kokai