noun
- a drug formerly used to treat Alzheimer’s disease by inhibiting the breakdown of acetylcholine in the brain
Usage: medical; discontinued due to liver toxicity
Examples
- Tacrine was the first FDA-approved treatment for Alzheimer’s disease.
- The doctor explained that tacrine is no longer prescribed due to safety concerns.
- Research on tacrine helped scientists understand how to treat memory loss.
- Many patients experienced liver problems while taking tacrine.
- Newer medications have largely replaced tacrine in dementia treatment.