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Identify the type of following drugs:
(A) Valium (B) Cimetidine.

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(A) Valium is a tranquilizer used to relieve or reduce stress and anxiety leading to calmness.
(B) Cimetidine is an antihistamine. It prevents the interaction between histamine and receptors in the stomach wall, releasing less amount of acid.

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