Cimetidine interacts with more drugs than ranitidine because;

a) It is subjected to greater first pass metabolism

b) It is a more potent enzyme inducer

c) It is a more potent enzyme inhibitor

d) It has better oral absorption

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Answer :

c) It is a more potent enzyme inhibitor  

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