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tacrine and Behavior Disorders

tacrine has been researched along with Behavior Disorders in 5 studies

Tacrine: A cholinesterase inhibitor that crosses the blood-brain barrier. Tacrine has been used to counter the effects of muscle relaxants, as a respiratory stimulant, and in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other central nervous system disorders.
tacrine : A member of the class of acridines that is 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroacridine substituted by an amino group at position 9. It is used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Treatments in Alzheimer's disease include treatment of cognitive impairment and behavioral manifestations (agitation, depression, anxiety, delusions)."1.30[Drug therapy strategies in Alzheimer's disease]. ( Lacomblez, L, 1998)

Research

Studies (5)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's4 (80.00)18.2507
2000's1 (20.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Zarowitz, BJ1
Stefanacci, R1
Hollenack, K1
O'Shea, T1
Gruber, J1
Tangalos, EG1
Riemann, D1
Hohagen, F1
Bahro, M1
Lis, S1
Stadmüller, G1
Gann, H1
Berger, M1
Lyketsos, CG1
Corazzini, K1
Steele, CD1
Kraus, MF1
Raskind, MA1
Lacomblez, L1

Reviews

2 reviews available for tacrine and Behavior Disorders

ArticleYear
The application of evidence-based principles of care in older persons (issue 5): Alzheimer's disease.
    Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, 2007, Volume: 8, Issue:3

    Topics: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Alzheimer Disease; Cholinesterase Inhibitors; Donepezil; Evidence-Based Med

2007
Psychopharmacology of noncognitive abnormal behaviors in Alzheimer's disease.
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 1998, Volume: 59 Suppl 9

    Topics: Alzheimer Disease; Antipsychotic Agents; Behavior Therapy; Cholinesterase Inhibitors; Clinical Trial

1998

Trials

2 trials available for tacrine and Behavior Disorders

ArticleYear
Cholinergic neurotransmission, REM sleep and depression.
    Journal of psychosomatic research, 1994, Volume: 38 Suppl 1

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Alzheimer Disease; Brain Stem; Cholinergic Agonists; Cholinergic Fibers; De

1994
Guidelines for the use of tacrine in Alzheimer's disease: clinical application and effectiveness. Johns Hopkins Dementia Research Clinic.
    The Journal of neuropsychiatry and clinical neurosciences, 1996,Winter, Volume: 8, Issue:1

    Topics: Aged; Alzheimer Disease; Comorbidity; Female; Humans; Male; Mental Disorders; Nootropic Agents; Psyc

1996

Other Studies

1 other study available for tacrine and Behavior Disorders

ArticleYear
[Drug therapy strategies in Alzheimer's disease].
    La Revue du praticien, 1998, Nov-01, Volume: 48, Issue:17

    Topics: Aggression; Alzheimer Disease; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Antidepressive Agents; Antipsychotic Agents; Car

1998