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Cognex

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Cognex is a brand name for the drug tacrine. Tacrine is a cholinesterase inhibitor agent employed in the treatment of dementia in Alzheimer's disease. The drug elevates the acetylcholine level in the brain. It is however associated with liver problems, hence regular blood tests must be performed to check possible toxicity. For complete information, see the Tacrine WisdomCard.

What is Cognex?

• US Food and Drug Administration: Patient Information Sheet Rivastigmine Tartrate (marketed as Exelon)
• American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (via Medline Plus): Tacrine
• Mayo Clinic: Tacrine (Oral Route)
• WebMD: Cognex Oral
• RxList: Cognex
• Drugs.com: Cognex
• Drug Digest: Cognex
• Wikipedia: Tacrine

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Company Information on Cognex

• Sciele Pharma Inc.: About Sciele Pharma, Inc.

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