A severe hypertensive reaction with death can occur when _____ and epinephrine are taken together
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
cocaine: Cocaine is a potent vasoconstrictor, and epinephrine is also a vasoconstrictor. A synergistic drug interaction occurs.
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