ACETYL BETA METHYLCHOLINE
\ˈasɪtˌa͡ɪl bˈiːtə mˈiːθɪlkˌɒliːn], \ˈasɪtˌaɪl bˈiːtə mˈiːθɪlkˌɒliːn], \ˈa_s_ɪ_t_ˌaɪ_l b_ˈiː_t_ə m_ˈiː_θ_ɪ_l_k_ˌɒ_l_iː_n]\
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A quarternary ammonium parasympathomimetic agent with the muscarinic actions of ACETYLCHOLINE. It is hydrolysed 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)
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