About Methacholine
Class:| Cholinergic agonist (bronchoconstrictor agent)
Use:| Diagnostic agent for bronchial hyperreactivity (asthma diagnosis)
Adult dose:| Inhalation challenge test with incremental doses, starting from 0.0625 mg/mL, increasing to 16 mg/mL as needed
Pediatric dose:| Similar to adults, but adjusted based on weight and clinical response; typically used in children over 5 years
Side effects:| Bronchospasm, cough, chest tightness, headache, dizziness, throat irritation
Contraindications:|
Contraindications & Precautions
| Severe airflow limitation, recent myocardial infarction or stroke, uncontrolled hypertension, known hypersensitivity to methacholine
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