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Tacrine
Tetrahydroaminoacridine | 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-9-acridinamine | 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydroaminoacridine | 9-Amino-1,2,3,4-Tetrahydroacridine | Cognex | Romotal | Tacrine Hydrochloride | Tenakrin
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. |
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