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  #1

are they acidic or basic ?

  #2

please tell me how i can get a point
i will wait for your reply

  #3

phenobarbital is a weak acid with PKa of 7.4

  #4

Barbituric acid is an acid -so to enhance excretion give NaCO3 or a base.

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  #5

thanks.. so both aspirin and barbiturates are weak acids..therefore we have to alkalanize urine with HCO3.

  #6

can you name few other acidic drugs as well as basic ones.







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