What is this medicine?
COCAINE (KOE kane) is a local anesthetic. It is used to numb areas of the mouth, throat, and nose.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
- allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
- breathing problems
- confused, excitable, nervous, or restless
- fever or chills
- headache
- irregular heartbeat
- nausea, vomiting
- numbness, pain, or tingling
- seizure
- stomach pain
- tremor
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
- loss of taste or sense of smell
- runny or stuffy nose
How should I use this medicine?
This medicine is used in a hospital or clinic. It is given by a health-care professional before surgery or other procedure.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
What if I miss a dose?
This does not apply.
What may interact with this medicine?
Interactions are not expected.
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
After use of this medicine, the treated areas will be numb for some time. If your mouth is numb, do not chew gum or food until the numbness wears off. Tell your doctor or health care professional if the numbness does not wear off within a few hours.
If you are scheduled for routine blood or urine testing for possible drug abuse, cocaine may be present for several days after use.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?They need to know if you have any of the following conditions:
- heart problems
- infection
- seizures
- an unusual or allergic reaction to cocaine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
- pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- breast-feeding
Can I stop taking the medication if I feel better?
As a general rule, you should always take your medications exactly as prescribed and do not change the dosage or stop taking the medication without first discussing it with your healthcare provider.
I am on so many medications; do I have to take them all?
This is called polypharmacy—many different medications being used at the same time by one person. Sometimes, being on multiple medications is acceptable and appropriate but at other times it may be problematic. If you are receiving your medications from multiple physicians you need to ensure that they all know what medications you are taking. The best way to do this is to make a list of all the medications you are currently using, including all nutritional supplements, homeopathic remedies, vitamins and over-the-counter drugs (if possible, also include all the diseases you have been diagnosed with). Give a copy to every doctor who takes care of you so they have it on file, this way they can avoid duplicating medications and perhaps even try to consolidate some. After every doctor's visit remember to update the list accordingly. Also, as much as you possibly can, try to use the same pharmacy to fill all your prescriptions, this way any potential drug interactions can be caught and averted.
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