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H2-antagonists

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These drugs reduce basal and stimulated acid and pepsin secretion via blocking of the action of histamine on the parietal H2 receptor.

The resultant hypochlorhydria from H2-antagonist treatment results in a small rise in serum gastrin levels.


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