Which of the Following H₂ Receptor Antagonists Can Cause the Development

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following H₂ receptor antagonists can cause the development of gynecomastia in men and inhibit several cytochrome P450 metabolic enzymes and is responsible for increasing the elimination of more than 25 different drugs?

• A)cimetidine
• B)famotidine
• C)nizatidine
• D)ranitidine

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Definitions:

Psychotherapy

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Hypokalemia

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Laxatives

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