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A neonate suffering from icterus is intravenously administered with phenobarbital. The justification for this therapy is:
A neonate suffering from icterus is intravenously administered with phenobarbital. The justification for this therapy is:
Updated On: May 26, 2025
- Phenobarbital is a short acting barbiturate and hence safe to induce sleep in neonates
- Phenobarbital suppresses the bilirubin synthesis in neonates
- Phenobarbital suppresses hepatic glucuronyl transferase and increases clearance of bilirubin
- Phenoarbital induces hepatic glucuronyl transferase and increases clearance of bilirubin
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The Correct Option is D
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The correct option is (D): Phenoarbital induces hepatic glucuronyl transferase and increases clearance of bilirubin
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