Tacrine
Alternative Names: CI 970; CognexLatest Information Update: 06 Nov 2021
At a glance
- Originator Pfizer
- Class Aminoacridines; Antidementias; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors
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Orphan Drug Status
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity No
Highest Development Phases
- Marketed Alzheimer's disease
- Discontinued HIV infections
Most Recent Events
- 18 Apr 2016 ProStrakan is now called Kyowa Kirin International
- 21 Apr 2011 ProStrakan has been acquired by Kyowa Hakko Kirin
- 12 Jan 2010 Sciele Pharma is now called Shionogi Pharma