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In which of the following disorders, administration of barbiturates is contraindicated

A
Anxiety disorders
B
Acute intermittent porphyria
C
Kernicterus
D
Refractory status epilepticus
High-Yield Explanation
Barbiturates induce the rate-limiting enzyme δ-amino clavulanic acid synthase' in porphyrin synthesis. This increased synthesis of porphyrins can precipitate an acute attack of AIP.

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