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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 amino levulanic acid synthase in porphyrin synthesis. This increased synthesis of prophyrins can precipitate acute attack of AIP Ref: KD Tripathi 8th ed.

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