Salmeterol and Formoterol are unique among Beta-2 agonists because they:
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Correct answer: Have a prolonged duration of bronchodilation
These drugs have long, lipophilic side chains that anchor them to the receptor area. This provides a long duration of bronchodilation, typically around 12 hours, making them suitable for maintenance therapy.
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