Basic drugs, such as Lidocaine and Propranolol, primarily bind to which plasma protein, especially during acute inflammation?
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Correct answer: Alpha-1 acid glycoprotein
Alpha-1 acid glycoprotein is an acute-phase reactant that primarily binds basic drugs. Its levels increase significantly during stress, surgery, or infection, which can alter the free fraction of the drugs it carries.
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