Physiologic differences between infants, children and adults

2. kernicterus (newborns) a) displacement of bilirubin from plasma albumin . b) bilirubin deposits in brain, causing an encephalopathy. c) this is why sulfonamides are not given to pregnant or lactating women! E. drug interactions - sulfonamides potentiate effects of oral anticoagulants, sulfonylurea hypoglycemics, and hydrantoin anticonvuslants ................
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