Alkalinization of urine is required for decreasing the poisoning due to:
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.
Barbiturates
Amphetamine
Alcohol
Morphine
General Pharmacology