| Category of Drug | Tacrine is an Anti-Alzheimer and Anti-Parkinsonism Drugs |
| Mechanism of Action | |
| Indications | Tacrine is used for 1. Mild to moderate Alzheimer’s type of dementia. |
| Well Known Pharmaceutical Brands | |
| Available dosage forms | CAPSULES |
| Dose | |
| Contraindications | 1. Hepatic impairment 2. Hyperbilirubinaemia 3. Bradycardia 4. Bronchial asthma 5. Seizures 6. Gastrointestinal obstruction |
| Precautions | 1. Haematological disorders 2. Pregnancy 3. Lactation |
| Adverse Effects | 1. Hepatotoxicity 2. Cholinergic side effects. |
| Pregnancy Category | C |
