Methacholine (Noun)
Meaning
Parasympathomimetic drug (trademark Mecholyl) that stimulates secretions and smooth muscle activity.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Methacholine is a medication that can induce a drop in blood pressure due to its parasympathomimetic effects.
- Inhaling methacholine can trigger asthma symptoms by increasing airway resistance.
- Methacholine was administered to patients in a clinical trial to test its efficacy in treating xerostomia.
- The researchers used methacholine to stimulate gastric secretions in the subjects' stomachs.
- The bronchial provocation test involved inhaling increasing doses of methacholine to assess airway responsiveness.