Alkalinization of urine is required for decreasing the poisoning due to:: (A) Barbiturates, (B) Amphetamine, (C) Alcohol, (D) Morphine
Answer is A. Ans. (A) Barbiturates(Ref: KDT 8th/e p37)For acidic drug poisonings (like barbiturates, salicylates and methotrexate), urinary alkalinizing agents are prescribed whereas for basic drug poisonings, (morphine, amphetamine, atropine etc.) urinary acidifying agents are administered.