Methacholine Chloride |
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| 2-(Acetyloxy)-N,N,N-trimethyl-1-propanaminium Chloride; Acetyl-2-methylcholine Chloride; Acetyl-beta-methacholine Chloride; Acetyl-beta-methylcholine; Lindopharm Brand of Methacholine Chloride; Mecholine; Mecholyl | |
| A quaternary ammonium parasympathomimetic agent with the muscarinic actions of ACETYLCHOLINE. It is hydrolyzed by ACETYLCHOLINESTERASE at a considerably slower rate than ACETYLCHOLINE and is more resistant to hydrolysis by nonspecific CHOLINESTERASES so that its actions are more prolonged. It is used as a parasympathomimetic bronchoconstrictor agent and as a diagnostic aid for bronchial asthma. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1116) | |