To reduce possible side effects from a cesarean section under general anesthesia, patients are routinely given which type of medication?

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Antacids are given to patients to reduce the acidity of the stomach's contents. This is important during cesarean sections under general anesthesia to minimize the risk of aspiration pneumonia, which can occur if the acidic stomach contents are inhaled into the lungs while the patient is unconscious.

To Reduce Possible Side Effects from a Cesarean Section Under