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Which of the following drugs is antacid?(a) Cimetidine(b) Omeprazole(c) Mg hydroxide(d) MisoprostolThe question was asked in a national level competition.This intriguing question comes from Pharmacotherapy of Peptic Ulcer topic in section Histamine, Bradykinin and their Antagonists, Pharmacotherapy of Gastric Ulcer, Peptic Ulcer of Drug Biotechnology

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Correct choice is (c) Mg hydroxide

For explanation: Neutralization of gastric acid by antacids are by sodium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide, etc. ULCER protectives are such as sucralfate, Colloidal Bismuth Subricate. Anti H. pyloric drugs are AMOXICILLIN, tinidazole, and tetracycline.H2 antihistamines are cimetidine. Proton PUMP inhibitor will be OMEPRAZOL. Prostaglandin analogues are misoprostol.



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