[Cocaine-induced neurological complications]

An Med Interna. 1996 Apr;13(4):198-201.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Cocaine intake growth is a well-known fact, and that involves the appearance of unknown or forgotten complications. We have wanted to make a checking of neurologic complications due to the intake of this drug, make a special point of the physiopathological mechanisms and stopping at those related to treatment. We also want to contribute with our experience with regard to these processes.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anticonvulsants / therapeutic use
  • Cerebral Hemorrhage / chemically induced
  • Cerebral Infarction / chemically induced
  • Cocaine / adverse effects*
  • Diazepam / therapeutic use
  • Headache / chemically induced
  • Humans
  • Ischemic Attack, Transient / chemically induced
  • Nervous System Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Seizures / chemically induced
  • Seizures / drug therapy
  • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / chemically induced

Substances

  • Anticonvulsants
  • Cocaine
  • Diazepam