Indacaterol and Olodaterol are examples of which class of medications?
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Correct answer: Ultra-Long-Acting Beta-2 Agonists (Ultra-LABA)
These agents have a duration of action of approximately 24 hours, allowing for once-daily dosing. They are primarily used in the maintenance treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
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