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Which of the following is not an antacid?

Options

  1. AAluminium hydroxide
  2. BCimetidine
  3. CPhenelzine
  4. DRanitidine

Correct answer

C. Phenelzine

Step-by-step solution

Antacids are substances that neutralize excess stomach acid to relieve heartburn and indigestion. Common examples include aluminium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, cimetidine, and ranitidine. Cimetidine and ranitidine are H₂ -receptor antagonists that reduce acid production in the stomach, and they are widely used as antacids. Aluminium hydroxide is a common inorganic antacid used to neutralize gastric acid. Phenelzine is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) used as an antidepressant, not as an antacid. Answer: Phe

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