Cocaine and metabolites in urine

Cocaine and metabolites in urine

Clinical significance

Cocaine is the mainów alkaloid of the leaves of the coca bush. In medicine, cocaine was used as an anesthetic for eye surgery. Cocaine was also available rów in pharmacies without a prescription as an ingredient in many remedies, such as anti-ból drops; it was also an ingredient in drinks such as Coca-Wine, and Coca-Cola. When its effects were more thoroughly understood, its availability was limited. It acts a few minutes after ingestion (crack as early as 30-50 seconds). It causes an increase in energy, sexual desire, high self-esteem, self-confidence, gives a sense of clear thinking and sharpened perception. Strongly stimulates, causes euphoria, gives a sense of strength, removes fatigue and drowsiness, increases efficiency in simple physical and intellectual activities, creates the need for emotional contact with people and reduces social anxiety.When it ceases to work causes discomfort, ogóling, insomnia, restlessness and anxiety. Irritability, aggression, feelings of fatigue and depression increase; deep depression with selfóy thoughts, aversion to food and contactów with people can occur. These symptoms can persist for weeks. Side effects: insomnia, decreased appetite, pupil dilation and exophthalmos. Poisoning: sweating, dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of consciousness and convulsions

Patient preparation

Material: urine