Choose the drug which blocks basal as well as
stimulated gastric acid secretion without affecting
cholinergic, histaminergic or gastrin receptors:
A. Famotidine
B. Loxatidine
C. Omeprazole
D. Pirenzepine

1 Answer

Answer :

C. Omeprazole

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