The pKb of codeine is 5.8. Calculate the percentage of drug in unionized form in (a) plasma at pH 7.4 and (b) pH 6.
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First, we need to find the pKa of codeine. Since we are given the pKb, we can use the following relationship: pKa + pKb = 14 Show more…
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