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tacrine

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tacrine /tac·rine/ (tak´rēn) a cholinesterase inhibitor used to improve cognitive performance in dementia of the Alzheimer type; used as the hydrochloride salt.
Tacrine
A drug commonly prescribed for Alzheimer's disease that provides temporary improvement in cognitive functions for some patients with mild-to-moderate forms of the disease.
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tacrine [tak´rēn]
a cholinesterase inhibitor used to improve cognitive performance in treatment of dementia of the Alzheimer type; used as the hydrochloride salt.
tacrine
Cognex® Neurology An aminoacridine-type cholinesterase inhibitor reported to improve–slightly–the cognitive status of Pts with Alzheimer's disease Adverse effects Hepatotoxicity
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Tacrine works by blocking the breakdown of acetylcholine.
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