Is Cognex considerd a safe drug for dementia problem which they claim is AD? Is there a better product for such a problem?
Cognex(tacrine hydrochloride) is a relatively new drug for the treatment of Alzheimer’s Dementia. It is not approved nor should be used for other forms of dementia. Unfortunately, to date there is no specific test for Alzheimerws Dementia. As a result, it is often used for dementias which seem to be Alzheimer’s in clinical presentation. Cognex is of a class of drugs called cholinesterase inhibitors. This can produce a slow heart rate(bradycardia), increased gastro-intestinal motility and diarrhea, and ulcers. Patients with a previous history of ulcers should use this medication with great care. Other potential risks include liver toxicity and low white blood cell counts. There have been fatalities involving liver damage with this drug. The drug should be started at small doses and increased gradually with constant and regular monitoring of blood counts and liver function. Currently, there is no other medical treatment for Alzheimer’s Dementia-the reason that clinicians are willing to t
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