The use of labetalol in the management of cocaine crisis

G R Gay; K A Loper

doi:10.1016/s0196-0644(88)80124-0

The use of labetalol in the management of cocaine crisis

Ann Emerg Med. 1988 Mar;17(3):282-3. doi: 10.1016/s0196-0644(88)80124-0.

Authors

G R Gay¹, K A Loper

Affiliation

¹ Department of Anesthesiology, University of California, Davis Medical Center, Sacramento.

PMID: 3345023
DOI: 10.1016/s0196-0644(88)80124-0

Abstract

We report a case of successful resuscitation and clinical management in a 31-year-old man who allegedly ingested 20 g of cocaine hydrochloride. The physiologic and pharmacologic mechanisms of cocaine toxicity are reviewed. The use of labetalol in resolving the cardiovascular crisis is specifically detailed.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Cocaine / poisoning*
Hematuria / chemically induced
Humans
Hypertension / chemically induced
Hypertension / drug therapy
Labetalol / therapeutic use*
Male
Resuscitation
Tachycardia, Supraventricular / chemically induced
Tachycardia, Supraventricular / drug therapy

Substances

Cocaine
Labetalol