LABA

Question 1

Formoterol

Answer 1

N-phenylbutoxyhexyl, B-hydroxyl, and salicyl phenyl substituents

Increased lipophilicity and resistance to MAO and COMT

Question 2

Salmeterol

Answer 2

N-isopropyl-p-methoxyphenyl and p-hydroxymphenyl ring

Water soluble and moderate lipophilicity and resistance to MAO and COMT

Question 3

TIP

Answer 3

NOT USED FOR ACUTE ATTACKS OR MONOTHERAPY

used morning or evening

Question 4

Route of administration

Answer 4

inhalation