n 1860 Albert Niemann (1834-1861) isolated an active ingredient of coca leaves, which he named cocaine.
Currently, cocaine and its derivatives remain used as local anesthetics for ear, nose, and throat surgeries and pain management in terminal diseases
Cocaine is classified as a stimulant. Stimulants are substances that increase the activity of the central nervous system, leading to heightened alertness, increased energy, and a sense of euphoria. Cocaine achieves these effects by blocking the reuptake of.
