Molecule

Drug Groups

approved

Description

Methacholine acts as a non-selective muscarinic receptor agonist to stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system. It is most commonly used for diagnosing bronchial hyperreactivity, using the bronchial challenge test. Through this test, the drug causes bronchoconstriction and people with pre-existing airway hyperreactivity, such as asthmatics, will react to lower doses of drug.

Indication

It is most commonly used for diagnosing bronchial hyperreactivity, using the bronchial challenge test.

Pharmacology

Methacholine acts as a non-selective muscarinic receptor agonist to stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system. It is highly active at all of the muscarinic receptors

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