Is your patient using cocaine? Clinical signs that should raise suspicion.
Cocaine use often has profound effects on the body. Medical complications that may be seen in users include headache, sexual dysfunction, violent behavior, chronic cough, seizures, and myocardial infarction. The type of cocaine used and the method of use often determine the kind of problems that occur. Patients may be reluctant or unable to offer information about their drug use during evaluation, so awareness of the medical consequences of cocaine use and a high index of suspicion are essential.
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Division of General Internal Medicine, University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa, USA.
D000281:Administration, Intranasal; D000328:Adult; D003042:Cocaine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000494:pharmacology; D016578:Crack Cocaine / Q000633:toxicity; D006801:Humans; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000139:chemically induced; D012140:Respiratory Tract Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy
D016578:Crack Cocaine; D003042:Cocaine