Which beta 2 agonist is not given for acute bronchial asthma: (A) Salbutamol, (B) Terbutaline, (C) Salmeterol, (D) Methyl xanthine
Answer is C. Long acting beta 2 agonists (Formoterol, Salmeterol, Arformoterol, Carmoterol) should not be used in case of acute asthma as monotherapy (increased mortality).