Tacrine: functions, dosage, side effects, how to use it

What Medicine Tacrine?

What is Tacrine used for?

Tacrine is a drug for treating mild to moderate symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Tacrine will not cure Alzheimer's disease, and it will not stop it from getting worse. However, Tacrine may improve thinking skills in some patients with Alzheimer's disease.

How do you use the drug Tacrine?

Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take medication in amounts that are larger, or take for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Take this medication with a full glass of water.

Tacrine is most effective when taken between meals on an empty stomach, but you can take it with food if you feel that this medicine is upsetting your stomach.

Take this medicine regularly to get optimal benefits. Make sure you always get a prescription to refill your medication before you run out of it.

Your doctor may change your dose from time to time to make sure you get the best results from the drug.

How to store Tacrine?

This medication is best stored at room temperature, away from direct light and damp places. Don't keep it in the bathroom. Don't freeze it. Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when it has expired or when it is no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your product.

Tacrine dosage

What should be considered before using the drug Tacrine?

Before using certain drugs, consider the risks and benefits first. This is a decision you and your doctor will have to make. For this drug, pay attention to the following:

Allergy

Tell your doctor if you have any unusual or allergic reactions to this or any other medicine. Also tell your doctor if you have any other types of allergies such as to food, coloring, preservatives, or animal allergies. For over-the-counter products, read the labels on the packaging carefully.

Achildren

Studies on this drug have been conducted in adult patients only, and there is no specific information comparing tacrine use in children with those used in other age groups.

Elderly

The Tacrine study has been conducted in only middle-aged and older patients. Information about the effects of Tacrine is based on these patients.

Is Tacrine safe for pregnant and breastfeeding women?

There are no adequate studies regarding the risks of using this drug in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Always consult your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using this medication. This medicine is included in the pregnancy risk category C. (A = No risk, B = No risk in some studies, C = Possible risk, D = There is positive evidence of risk, X = Contraindicated, N = unknown)

Tacrine side effects

What are the possible side effects of Tacrine?

Seek immediate medical help if you experience any of the following signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Tell your doctor right away if you experience serious side effects such as the following:

• Confusion, hallucinations
• Extreme or sudden changes in behavior
• Seizures
• Pain or burning when urinating
• Nausea, stomach pain, fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

Less serious side effects may include:

• Mild nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain
• Weight loss
• Urinating more often than usual
• Agitation (irritability), depressive mood
• Skin rash, sweating more
• Fever or chills, runny nose, cough
• Dizziness, drowsiness, tired feeling
• Joint or muscle pain
• Weakness, lack of coordination

Not everyone experiences the following side effects. There may be some side effects not listed above. If you have concerns about certain side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Drug Tacrine Cautions and Cautions

What medicines can interfere with the drug Tacrine?

Although some drugs should not be taken at the same time, in other cases some drugs can also be used together even though interactions may occur. In such cases, the doctor may change the dose, or take other preventive measures as needed. Tell your doctor if you are taking any other over-the-counter or prescription drugs.

Taking this drug with any of the following medicines is not recommended, but may be necessary in some cases. If both drugs are prescribed for you, your doctor will usually change the dosage or determine how often you should take them.

• Acrivastine
• Bupropion
• Pixantrone

Taking this medication with the drugs below may increase your risk of side effects, but in some cases, a combination of these two drugs may be the best treatment. If both drugs are prescribed for you, your doctor will usually change the dosage or determine how often you should take them.

• Estradiol
• Fluvoxamine
• Haloperidol
• Ibuprofen
• Levonorgestrel
• Riluzole
• Theophylline

Can certain foods and drinks interfere with the action of the Tacrine drug?

Certain drugs should not be used with meals or when eating certain foods because drug interactions can occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur. Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your health care provider.

What health conditions can interfere with the performance of the drug Tacrine?

Any other health conditions you have can affect the use of this drug. Always tell your doctor if you have other health problems, especially:

• Asthma (or history)
• Heart problems, including slow heart rate or hypotension (low blood pressure)
• Bowel obstruction
• Liver disease (or history)
• Parkinson's disease
• Stomach ulcers (or history)
• Urinary tract obstruction or difficulty urinating - Tacrine might make the condition worse
• Brain disease, others
• Epilepsy or a history of seizures
• Head injury with loss of consciousness - Tacrine can cause seizures

Tacrine Drug Interactions

The information provided is not a substitute for a doctor's prescription. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.

What is the dose of Tacrine for adults?

Initial dose: 10 mg orally 4 times a day (between meals if possible) for 6 weeks.

Maintenance dose: May be increased to 20 mg orally 4 times a day.

Further increases of 120 mg and 160 mg / day can be done in 6 week intervals.

What is the dosage of Tacrine for children?

Safety and effectiveness have not been determined in pediatric patients (less than 18 years).

In what dosages and preparations is Tacrine available?

Capsules 10 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg

What to do in an emergency or overdose?

In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (118/119) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.

What should I do if I forget to take medicine or forget to take medicine?

If you forget a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, when it is nearing the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.

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