Methacholine Chloride

Drug #2138

Methacholine chloride is a slowly hydrolyzed muscuranic agonist.It is used as parasympathomimetic bronchoconstrictor agent and as a diagnostic aid for bronchial asthma.

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Primary Characteristics

It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Queternary ammonium.

Molecular Weight: 195.7 · Solubility in Water: 1 in 1.2 · Solubility in Alcohol: 1 in 1.7 · Non-proprietary name: Methacholine Chloride.

Molecular structure of Methacholine Chloride

Pharmacokinetics

None recorded.

Indications

Methacholine Chloride is also indicated for secondary conditions like Glaucoma, Raynaud`s syndrome.

Contraindications

Methacholine Chloride is contraindicated in conditions like Asthma, Urinary obstruction.

Dosage

None recorded.

Drug Interactions

None recorded.

Side Effects

Methacholine Chloride in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Bradycardia .

Methacholine Chloride is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea and vomiting, Salivation , Sweating .

Warnings / Precautions

Methacholine has the potential to produce severe bronchocostriction and it should be used for inhalation challenge test in pateint with clinically appasent asthma,wheezing or poor pulmonary function. It should be given orally or paunctually.

Available Brands

None recorded.

Storage Conditions

Methacholine Chloride should be stored .

Drug Classification

1.21.4.1 — Miotics