Acidification of urine would most likely accelerate the excretion of which type of drug?
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Correct answer: Weakly basic drugs
Weak bases become ionized (protonated) in acidic urine, making them more water-soluble and less likely to be reabsorbed back into the blood. This 'ion trapping' increases their renal excretion.
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