Which of the following bronchodilators is classified as a Long-Acting Muscarinic Antagonist (LAMA)?
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Correct answer: Tiotropium
Tiotropium is a LAMA with a long duration of action (over 24 hours) due to its slow dissociation from M3 receptors. It is primarily used for maintenance therapy in COPD and persistent asthma.
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