MANNITOL (Aridol Bronchial Challenge Test Kit) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

MANNITOL

What is the Trade Name for MANNITOL?

Aridol Bronchial Challenge Test Kit

What are the Indications for MANNITOL?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE ARIDOL is indicated for the assessment of bronchial hyperresponsiveness in adult and pediatric patients 6 years of age or older who do not have clinically apparent asthma. Limitations of Use: ARIDOL is not a standalone test or a screening test for asthma. Bronchial challenge testing with ARIDOL should be used only as part of a physician’s overall assessment of asthma. ARIDOL is a sugar alcohol indicated for the assessment of bronchial hyperresponsiveness in adult and pediatric patients 6 years of age or older who do not have clinically apparent asthma. ( 1 ) Limitations of Use: ARIDOL is not a standalone test or a screening test for asthma. Bronchial challenge testing with ARIDOL should be used only as part of a physician’s overall assessment of asthma.

 

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