Question

A neonate suffering from icterus is intravenously administered with phenobarbital. The justification for this therapy is:

• A. Phenobarbital is a short acting barbiturate and hence safe to induce sleep in neonates
• B. Phenobarbital suppresses the bilirubin synthesis in neonates
• C. Phenobarbital suppresses hepatic glucuronyl transferase and increases clearance of bilirubin
• D. Phenoarbital induces hepatic glucuronyl transferase and increases clearance of bilirubin

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The correct option is (D): Phenoarbital induces hepatic glucuronyl transferase and increases clearance of bilirubin