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Definition of Tacrine
1. Noun. A parasympathomimetic anticholinesterase, one of the first approved for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Tacrine
1. a drug for treating Alzheimer's disease [n -S]
Medical Definition of Tacrine
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Tacrine
Literary usage of Tacrine
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Lifelong Passion: Nicholas and Alexandra: Their Own Story by Andrei Maylunas (2005)
"Under these circumstances the effects of both nicotine and tacrine were blocked by
... These findings demonstrate that tacrine can both inhibit or enhance ..."
2. Alzheimer's Disease: Diagnosis, Cause & Treatment by Margaret Strock (1996)
"One drug in particular, THA or tacrine (trade name, Cognex), ... tacrine can,
however, have side effects, including elevation of liver functioning tests. ..."
3. Guide to Clinical Preventive Services: Report of the U. S. Preventive by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"Although several studies reported no benefit,52'53 the three largest trials
suggested a significant but modest benefit of tacrine in patients with mild to ..."
4. Value of Psychiatric Treatment: Its Efficacy in Severe Mental Disorders edited by Samuel J. Keith (1996)
"One drug, tacrine, is available in an expanded access program, ... With tacrine
and related medications reversible liver tox- icity is a major side effect. ..."
5. Genetics Testing in the New Millennium: Advances, Standards and Implications edited by Constance A. Morella (2001)
"For example, researchers have discovered that Alzheimer's patients with the gene
subtype ApoE4 are less likely to benefit from the drug tacrine. ..."
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