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tacrine and Sleep Wake Disorders

tacrine has been researched along with Sleep Wake Disorders in 3 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.

Sleep Wake Disorders: Abnormal sleep-wake schedule or pattern associated with the CIRCADIAN RHYTHM which affect the length, timing, and/or rigidity of the sleep-wake cycle relative to the day-night cycle.

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 (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's3 (100.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Riemann, D1
Hohagen, F1
Bahro, M1
Lis, S1
Stadmüller, G1
Gann, H1
Berger, M1
Gillman, PK1
Lacomblez, L1

Trials

1 trial available for tacrine and Sleep Wake 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

Other Studies

2 other studies available for tacrine and Sleep Wake Disorders

ArticleYear
"Tacrine for treatment of sleep disturbance in dementia".
    Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 1997, Volume: 45, Issue:10

    Topics: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Alzheimer Disease; Humans; Male; Nootropic Agents; Sleep Wake Disorders; Ta

1997
[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
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