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Definition of Tacrine

1. a drug for treating Alzheimer's disease [n -S]

Medical Definition of Tacrine

1. A cholinesterase inhibitor that crosses the blood-brain barrier. Tacrine has been used to counter the effects of muscle relaxants, as a respiratory stimulant, and in the treatment of alzheimer's disease and other central nervous system disorders. Pharmacological action: cholinesterase inhibitor, nootropic agents, parasympathomimetic. Chemical name: 9-Acridinamine, 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro- (12 Dec 1998)

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