A patient has an acute asthma attack. A bronchodilator is used to bring the exacerbation under control. What drug would be used to prevent acute bronchoconstriction?
A) Salbutamol (Ventolin)
B) Salmeterol (Serevent)
C) Fenoterol (Berotec)
D) Terbutaline (Bricanyl)
B
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Salmeterol (Serevent) and formoterol (Foradil) and are long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonists used only for prophylaxis of acute bronchoconstriction. Options A, C, and D are all short-acting beta2-adrenergic agonists and not used for prophylaxis.
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