Cocaine and beta-blockers: The paradigm

Senthilkumar Damodaran

doi:10.1016/j.ejim.2009.11.010

Cocaine and beta-blockers: The paradigm

Senthilkumar Damodaran

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Abstract

Cocaine is one of the most commonly used substances of abuse. The use of beta-blockers in cocaine induced acute coronary syndrome has long been a matter of debate. While it is widely believed that beta-blockers are contraindicated in cocaine toxicity, there appears to be some recognizable role for certain beta-blockers in ameliorating the cardiovascular as well as central nervous system effects of cocaine. This article explores the role of beta-blockers in the management of cocaine toxicity.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	84-86
Number of pages	3
Journal	European Journal of Internal Medicine
Volume	21
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejim.2009.11.010
State	Published - Apr 2010
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Acute coronary syndrome
Beta blockers
Carvedilol
Cocaine

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Internal Medicine

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