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With reference to which classification has the statement 'Ranitidine is an antacid' been given. 

The statement refers to the classification according to pharmacological effect of the drug because any drug which will be used to counteract the effect of excess acid in the stomach will be called antacid.
Antacids are the medicinal agents which decreases the excess level of hydrochloric acid in stomach.
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