Long acting muscarinic antagonist – Pharmacology MCQ

Which of the following is not a long acting muscarinic antagonist?
A. Glycopyrronium
B. Aclidinium
C. Indacaterol
D. Umeclidinium

Correct answer: C. Indacaterol

Explanation: Indacaterol is a long acting beta 2 agonist used in the treatment of COPD. Glycopyrronium, Aclidinium and Umeclidinium are long acting muscarinic antagonists used in the treatment of COPD.

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