Methacholine (Provocholine) Flashcards
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Description
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Non-selective muscarinic agonist
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Actions
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Used to diagnose bronchial hyperactivity (asthma predominantly over COPD). “Methacholine Challenge” inhaled aerosolized methacholine with monitoring of bronchoconstriction
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Indications
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For diagnosis of asthma only
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Other Facts
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Inhaled only