Cocaine (benzoylmethylecgonine) a recreational and illegal drug, is obtained from the leaves of the coca plant.
Cocaine (benzoylmethylecgonine) is obtained from the leaves of the coca plant. It is a stimulant, an appetite suppressant, and a topical anesthetic. Cocaine is a powerful nervous system stimulant. It increases alertness, feelings of well-being and euphoria, energy and motor activity, feelings of competence and sexuality. Athletic performance may be enhanced in sports where sustained attention and endurance is required. Anxiety, paranoia and restlessness can also occur, especially during the comedown. With excessive dosage, tremors, convulsions and increased body temperature are observed.
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