What is the purpose in using cimetidine (Tagamet)for gastroesophageal reflux?
A) The medication reduces gastric acid secretion.
B) The medication neutralizes the acid in the stomach.
C) The medication increases the rate of gastric emptying time.
D) The medication coats the lining of the stomach and esophagus.

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Pharmacologic therapy may be used to treat infants and children with gastroesophageal reflux disease.Both H2-receptor antagonists (cimetidine [Tagamet],ranitidine [Zantac],or famotidine [Pepcid])and proton pump inhibitors (esomeprazole [Nexium],lansoprazole [Prevacid],omeprazole [Prilosec],pantoprazole [Protonix],and rabeprazole [Aciphex])reduce gastric hydrochloric acid secretion.

What Is the Purpose in Using Cimetidine (Tagamet)for Gastroesophageal Reflux