The first cholinesterase inhibitor approved by the FDA for treating Alzheimer's, Cognex is rarely prescribed any more, due to its known liver toxicity.
Alzheimer Research Forum Overview of Cognex (tacrine)Name: Tacrine
Other Names: Cognex™
Therapy Types: pharmaceutical
Mechanisms: Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
Development Status: approved in U.S.
FDA Phase: FDA approved
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