The prototype drug of the histamine H2-receptor antagonists is:

A) docusate sodium (Colace)
B) chloroquine (Aralen)
C) misoprostol (Cytotec)
D) cimetidine (Tagamet)


D) cimetidine (Tagamet)
Cimetidine (Tagamet) is the prototype drug of the histamine H2-receptor antagonists. These agents reduce the secretion of gastric acid from stomach cells by blocking the H2 receptors.

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