Active Ingredient Methacholine Chloride
Active Ingredient Details
What is Methacholine Chloride?
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)
What is the usage for Methacholine Chloride?
Methacholine is used as a test to determine whether you may have asthma. It is a cholinergic drug that causes wheezing and shortness of breath.
How many products in the NDC database contain Methacholine Chloride?
The NDC database has 2 products with the active ingredient Methacholine Chloride. The following table lists all the products that have this active ingredient.
NDC Products with Methacholine Chloride
| NDC | Proprietary Name | Non-Proprietary Name | Dosage Form | Route Name | Company Name | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54236-010 | Proprietary Name: | Methacholine Chloride | Powder | Flamma S.p.a. | ACTIVE | ||
| 64281-100 | Proprietary Name: Provocholine | Methacholine Chloride | Powder, For Solution | Respiratory (inhalation) | Methapharm Inc. | ACTIVE |