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Drug profile · INN

methacholine chloride

methacholine chloride (PROVOCHOLINE) is a muscarinic acetylcholine receptor m3 agonist. Route of administration: inhalation. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — methacholine chloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
INHALATION
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

methacholine chloride (PROVOCHOLINE) is a muscarinic acetylcholine receptor m3 agonist. Route of administration: inhalation. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN methacholine chloride
Brand PROVOCHOLINE
Mechanism Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M3 agonist
Target Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M3
Route INHALATION
Formulation FOR SOLUTION

Mechanism of action

Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M3 agonist

Primary target: Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M3

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is methacholine chloride?

methacholine chloride (PROVOCHOLINE) is a muscarinic acetylcholine receptor m3 agonist. Route of administration: inhalation. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for methacholine chloride?

PROVOCHOLINE is a marketed brand name for methacholine chloride. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of methacholine chloride?

methacholine chloride has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.