Methacholine
- Generic Name
- Methacholine
- Brand Names
- Provocholine
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C8H18NO2
- CAS Number
- 55-92-5
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 03V657ZD3V
- Background
Asthma is a complex condition associated with phenomena such as airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR), in which the smooth muscle in the airways (ASM) excessively contracts in response to stimuli, reducing pulmonary function and causing symptoms such as difficulty breathing. Although the underlying pathology of AHR is complex, ASM contraction can be stimulated by...
- Indication
Methacholine is indicated in adult and pediatric patients aged five years and older without clinically apparent asthma for the diagnosis of bronchial airway hyperactivity via the methacholine challenge test.
- Associated Conditions
- Bronchial airway hyperreactivity
- Associated Therapies
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