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The statement that ranitidine is an anta...

The statement that ranitidine is an antacid has been given because?

A

It decrease the production of stomach acid

B

It neutralize excess stomach acid

C

It dilute the stomach acid

D

None of the above is true

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The correct Answer is:
A
By blocking the `H_(2)` receptor, rantidine prevents histamine from binding to them. This stops the cells from producing stomach acid.
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