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Chemicals and Drugs [D] » Organic Chemicals [D02] » Aza Compounds » Azabicyclo Compounds » Tropanes » Cocaine » Crack Cocaine
Chemicals and Drugs [D] » Heterocyclic Compounds [D03] » Alkaloids » Tropanes » Cocaine » Crack Cocaine
Chemicals and Drugs [D] » Heterocyclic Compounds [D03] » Heterocyclic Compounds, Bridged-Ring » Bridged Bicyclo Compounds, Heterocyclic » Azabicyclo Compounds » Tropanes » Cocaine » Crack Cocaine
Chemicals and Drugs [D] » Heterocyclic Compounds [D03] » Heterocyclic Compounds, Bridged-Ring » Tropanes » Cocaine » Crack Cocaine
Chemicals and Drugs [D] » Pharmaceutical Preparations [D26] » Illicit Drugs » Crack Cocaine
Description
The purified, alkaloidal, extra-potent form of cocaine. It is smoked (free-based), injected intravenously, and orally ingested. Use of crack results in alterations in function of the cardiovascular system, the autonomic nervous system, the central nervous system, and the gastrointestinal system. The slang term "crack" was derived from the crackling sound made upon igniting of this form of cocaine for smoking. MeSH
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