Tacrine (Systemic)
Brand Names : Cognex, THA, tetrahydroaminoacridine
Proper Use of This MedicineTake this medicine only as directed by your doctor
. Do not take more
or less of it, and do not take it more or less often than your doctor ordered.
Taking too much may increase the chance of side effects, while taking too
little may not improve your condition.
Tacrine is best taken on an empty stomach (1 hour before or 2 hours after
meals). However, if this medicine upsets your stomach, your doctor may want
you to take it with food.
Tacrine seems to work best when it is taken at regularly spaced times,
usually four times a day.
Dosing - The dose of tacrine will be different for different
patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions
on the label
. The following information includes only the average doses
of tacrine. If your dose is different, do not change
it
unless your doctor tells you to do so.
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For oral
dosage form (capsules):
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For treatment of Alzheimer's disease:
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Adults - To start, 10 milligrams (mg) four times a day. Your
doctor may increase your dose gradually if you are doing well on this medicine
and your liver tests are normal. However, the dose is usually not more than
40 mg four times a day.
Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as
soon as possible. However, if it is within 2 hours of your next dose, skip
the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double
doses.
Storage - To store this medicine:
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Keep out of the reach of children.
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Store away from heat and direct light.
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Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other
damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
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Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure
that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.
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