Cocaine Hydroxide
Cocaine hydrochloride is an agent that when administered into the body activates a series of chemical reactions that result in producing an intense feeling of euphoria. The euphoric feeling is due to the activation of 5-hydroxy-tryptophan, which helps to reduce pain and respiratory stress. It is also responsible for the release of dopamine, a powerful brain chemical that stimulates sensations of pleasure. This gives the patient a feeling of well-being and relaxation.
Cocaine Hydrochloride is usually administered intravenously to give local anesthetic and vasoconstrictor of available mucous membrane particularly in the oral cavity, larynx, and bronchial passages. Vasoconstrictor reduces excessive blood flow and restricts obstruction/reduction of the air-flow through the nose. White powder cocaine hydrochloride found in crack cocaine has a foul odor that may be inhaled when it accidentally falls out of crack pipes. It usually contains traces of fertilizer from plants such as wheat, rye and barley, which are rich in starchy proteins. It is used as a cheap source of starchy food because it has a very low glycemic index and is easily digested.
Cocaine hydrochloride is mixed with oil (petrocarbonate) in a glass vial to make a white, milky appearance. It is then injected intramuscularly into the area where the person desires to have the effect. It is used to reduce respiratory stress during physical activity, such as running or lifting weights, which in turn relieves a person of stress caused by tension in the muscles, nerves and lungs. The effects of cocaine hydrochloride vary depending on the patient’s individual physiology. For example, a patient who suffers from severe dehydration will not feel the same effects as one who drinks normal coffee, tea or soda water instead.
Dosage and Effects
Sometimes higher blood levels of cocaine hydrochloride will be needed to produce a certain degree of effect. This may be necessary if the patient is extremely obese or has poor nutritional status. If the patient needs to maintain high levels of body weight for a long period, then cocaine hydrochloride is administered. The full effect of cocaine hydrochloride takes about fifteen minutes. Sometimes the drug is injected directly into the muscle or into the nose using a needle.
When higher dosages of cocaine hydrochloride are needed to produce a desired effect, then higher concentrations will be needed. Although, this does not always produce the desired results, it is often used in conjunction with higher doses of naloxone (anti-seizure medication) to achieve the desired result. Often, doctors will combine both methods to achieve a high level of effectiveness. However, this should be done only under the close supervision of a doctor.
The most dangerous side effect of cocaine hydrochloride solution use is respiratory depression. Since higher doses are needed to achieve the desired effect, increased breathing rates and shallow, labored breathing is experienced. If this occurs, it can cause irreversible lung damage which will require medical intervention.