A(n) ________ may be given if a drug works best in an alkaline pH.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
alkalizer
Alkalizers and acidifiers are given to help drugs produce their strongest effect. An alkaline pH may be needed if a drug works best in an alkaline pH. For example, sodium bicarbonate (an alkalizer) is given with certain sulfonamides that work best in an alkaline pH.
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