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| Tacrine | VS | All other Alzheimer's Medications |
| Basic Medical Informatin | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treatment For | Mild To Moderate Dementia Caused By Alzheimer's Disease | ||||
| Legal Status | Rx-only | ||||
| Pregnancy cat. | C (US) | ||||
| Possible Side Effects | Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Indigestion, Muscle Pain, Loss Of Appetite And Unsteadiness | ||||
| Precautions & Contraindications | Ulcers, Seizures, Problems With Urinary System, Asthma, Blood Vessel Problems, Heart, Kidney, Liver, Lung Or Stomach Disorders | ||||
| Excretion | Renal | ||||
| Storage Conditions | 15-30°C | ||||
| Dosage, Usage and Forms | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forms | Tablet | ||||
| Routes (of administration) | Oral, Rectal | ||||
| Dosage |
10 mg (63.82 mg lower than average)
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vs |
73.82 mg
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| Chemical Data | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bioavailability |
24-36% (57.62 lower than average)
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vs |
81.62
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| Protein binding |
55 % (20.17 % lower than average)
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vs |
75.17 %
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| Metabolism | Hepatic | ||||
| Half Life (hours) | 2.9-3.6 H | ||||
| Formula | C13H14N2 | ||||
| Molecular mass (g/mol) | 198.264 G/mol | ||||