methacholine chloride

FDA Drug Profile — Provocholine

Drug Details

Generic Name
methacholine chloride
Brand Names
Provocholine
Application Number
NDA019193
Sponsor
Methapharm Inc.
NDC Codes
1
Dosage Forms
POWDER, FOR SOLUTION
Routes
RESPIRATORY (INHALATION)
Active Ingredients
METHACHOLINE CHLORIDE

Indications and Usage

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Provocholine, used in a methacholine challenge test, is indicated for the diagnosis of bronchial airway hyperreactivity in adults and pediatric patients five years of age and older who do not have clinically apparent asthma. Provocholine, a cholinergic agonist used in a methacholine challenge test, is indicated for the diagnosis of bronchial airway hyperreactivity in adults and pediatric patients five years of age and older who do not have clinically apparent asthma (1)