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  4. Which of the following are correct about cimetidine and ranitidine? I. These are antihistamine drugs. II. Both prevent the interaction between histamine and receptor of stomach wall. III. These prevent the excess production of hydrochloric acid. Choose the correct option.

Q. Which of the following are correct about cimetidine and ranitidine?
I. These are antihistamine drugs.
II. Both prevent the interaction between histamine and receptor of stomach wall.
III. These prevent the excess production of hydrochloric acid.
Choose the correct option.

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Solution:

Cimetidine and ranitidine are antihistamine drugs. It prevents the interaction of histamine with the receptors present in the stomach wall. This results in release of lesser amount of acid.

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