MCT Locator Look-up
INDICATION: Provocholine is indicated for the diagnosis of bronchial airway hyperreactivity in adults and pediatric patients 5 years of age and older who do not have clinically apparent asthma.
To facilitate connections between physicians seeking referrals for the methacholine challenge test and facilities that provide this service, Methapharm has developed a methacholine challenge testing locator.
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WARNING: SEVERE BRONCHOCONSTRICTION
Severe bronchoconstriction can result from Provocholine administration (including the lowest dose). The use of Provocholine is contraindicated in pediatric and adult patients with baseline FEV1 < 60% predicted or adults with FEV1 < 1.5 L. Because of the potential for severe bronchoconstriction, the use of Provocholine in patients with clinically apparent asthma or wheezing is not recommended [see Warnings and Precautions]. Emergency equipment and medication should be immediately available to treat acute respiratory distress. If severe bronchoconstriction occurs, reverse immediately with a rapid-acting inhaled bronchodilator agent (β-agonist) [see Warnings and Precautions]. If baseline spirometry is not performed or is measured inaccurately, the initial FEV1 may be underestimated. In this situation, decreases in FEV1 may not be detected after administration of escalating Provocholine doses, which may result in administration of unnecessary higher doses and an increased risk for excessive bronchoconstriction [see Warnings and Precautions – Section 5 of the Prescribing Information].