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(i)What is the nature of an antacid . Give two examples. (ii)How do omeprazole and lanspyrazole act as antacids ?

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Solution :Substances which reduce the role of a HCI by preventing the interaction of histamine with the receptor PRESENT in the STOMACH WALL are called ANTACIDS. The most commonly used antacids are CIMETIDINE and ranitidine


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