Tacrine

Synonyms

1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-9-acridinamine

1,2,3,4-Tetrahydroaminoacridine

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

9-Amino-1,2,3,4-Tetrahydroacridine

Cognex

Horizon Brand of Tacrine Hydrochloride

OTL Pharm Brand of Tacrine Hydrochloride

Parke Davis Brand of Tacrine Hydrochloride

Romotal

THA

Tacrine Hydrochloride

Tenakrin

Tetrahydroaminoacridine

Woods Brand of Tacrine Hydrochloride

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.