Tacrine
Definition
Tacrine is a drug used to treat dementiaassociated with Alzheimer's disease. In the United States tacrine is sold under the brand name drug Cognex. It is also sometimes called tetrahydroaminoacridine or THA.
Purpose
Tacrine is used to treat symptoms of Alzheimer's disease in people with mild to moderate illness. The drug may result in mild improvements in thinking for a short period. Tacrine does not cure or stop the progression of Alzheimer's disease.
Description
The Food and Drug Administration approved tacrine in 1993 for treating Alzheimer's...
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