What is the main difference between salmeterol and formoterol?

a. Formoterol is short-acting, and salmeterol is long-acting.
b. Formoterol has a slower onset and peak effect compared with salmeterol.
c. Formoterol is more ?2-specific than salmeterol.
d. Formoterol has a quicker onset and peak effect than salmeterol.


ANS: D

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