kokaiinin
Kokaiinin (cocaine) is a tropane alkaloid derived from the leaves of Erythroxylum coca and related plants. It is commonly encountered as a hydrochloride salt used medically and as an illicit street drug. The alkaloid concentration varies with plant source and preparation.
Pharmacologically, kokaiinin acts as a powerful central nervous system stimulant and local anesthetic. It blocks the
Historically, the alkaloid was isolated in the 19th century and later used in tonics and medicines before
Health risks include acute toxicity with tachycardia, hypertension, hyperthermia, arrhythmias, seizures, and risk of stroke. Chronic
In modern medicine, cocaine remains approved for limited local anesthetic applications in select procedures in a