Tacrine

In the US, Tacrine (tacrine systemic) is a member of the drug class cholinesterase inhibitors and is used to treat Alzheimer's Disease.

US matches:

• Tacrine


• Tacrine Hydrochloride


• Tacrine Hydrochloride (Tetrahydroaminoacridine; THA)

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

N06DA01

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0000321-64-2

Chemical Formula

C13-H14-N2

Molecular Weight

198

Therapeutic Categories

Antidote: Curare antagonist

Anti-dementia agent

Enzyme inhibitor, acetylcholinesterase

Chemical Name

9-Acridinamine, 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-

Foreign Names

• Tacrinum (Latin)
• Tacrin (German)
• Tacrine (French)
• Tacrina (Spanish)

Generic Names

• Tacrine (OS: BAN, DCF)
• THA (IS)
• Tacrine Hydrochloride (OS: USAN, BANM)
• CI 970 (IS: Parke-Davis)
• Tacrine Hydrochloride (PH: USP 32)

Brand Names

• Talem
  LKM, Argentina



• Cognex
  Genesis, Greece; Pfizer, Chile; Sciele, United States

International Drug Name Search

Glossary

BAN	British Approved Name
BANM	British Approved Name (Modified)
DCF	Dénomination Commune Française
IS	Inofficial Synonym
OS	Official Synonym
PH	Pharmacopoeia Name
Rec.INN	Recommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
USAN	United States Adopted Name

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