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Which of the following statements are correct?

ACimetidine and ranitidine are H2-receptor antagonists.
BParacetamol is a narcotic analgesic.
CAspirin inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandins that cause inflammation.
DMagnesium hydroxide and aluminium hydroxide are used as antacids.

Answer: A, C, D

Aspirin blocks prostaglandin synthesis. Cimetidine and ranitidine block H2 receptors.

Mg (OH) X_{2}

and

Al (OH) X_{3}

neutralise stomach acid. Paracetamol is a non-narcotic analgesic and antipyretic, so statement 3 is false.

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