Arecoline

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Description

Arecoline is a type of Muscarinic Cholinoceptor Agonist Pharmaceutical Drug.

 

Experimental Usage of Arecoline

Nervous System

 Arecoline is under investigation as a treatment for Alzheimer's Disease:

 Continuous infusion of Arecoline at escalating dosages of 5 - 40 mg per day for two weeks resulted in improvement in Verbal Memory in Alzheimer’s Disease patients.

 Arecoline stimulates Muscarinic Cholinergic Receptors.

 

Bioavailability

 Arecoline must be administered via continuous infusion in order for its effects to manifest.

 

Natural Alternatives to Arecoline

 Huperzine A

 

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