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A 34-year-old woman presents with 2 hours of severe agitation, chest pain and tachycardia (HR 140 beats/min) after using cocaine. ECG shows sinus tachycardia without ST elevation. According to Canadian emergency toxicology practice, which medication is best initial pharmacologic treatment for her agitation and sympathomimetic features?

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