This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Other topics and Adverse effects, Subject name: Anatomy
The following local anaesthetic raises BP instead of tending to cause a fall: 
Select and explain. 
A. Cocaine, B. Dibucaine, C. Lignocaine, D. Procaine
A: Cocaine
Answer: A: Cocaine 
Explanation: (Ref: KDT 6/e p356, 357) All LAs cause hypotension except cocaine. Cocaine increases blood pressure by inhibiting the reuptake of catecholamines.