Alzheimer's drugs Flashcards
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Tacrine (Cognex)
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Class: AChE inhibitor
Mech: Inhibits AChE and BuChE
Thera: Mild to moderate Alzheimers
Important SE’s: Transaminase elevation
Other SE’s: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping
Misc: Metabolized by P450; dosed 4/day; now obsolete
