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phenobarbital and Congenital Hypothyroidism

phenobarbital has been researched along with Congenital Hypothyroidism in 2 studies

Phenobarbital: A barbituric acid derivative that acts as a nonselective central nervous system depressant. It potentiates GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID action on GABA-A RECEPTORS, and modulates chloride currents through receptor channels. It also inhibits glutamate induced depolarizations.
phenobarbital : A member of the class of barbiturates, the structure of which is that of barbituric acid substituted at C-5 by ethyl and phenyl groups.

Congenital Hypothyroidism: A condition in infancy or early childhood due to an in-utero deficiency of THYROID HORMONES that can be caused by genetic or environmental factors, such as thyroid dysgenesis or HYPOTHYROIDISM in infants of mothers treated with THIOURACIL during pregnancy. Endemic cretinism is the result of iodine deficiency. Clinical symptoms include severe MENTAL RETARDATION, impaired skeletal development, short stature, and MYXEDEMA.

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Melvin, GR1
Aceto, T1
Barlow, J1
Munson, D1
Wierda, D1
Reynolds, JW1

Reviews

1 review available for phenobarbital and Congenital Hypothyroidism

ArticleYear
The use of drugs in influencing human fetal metabolism.
    Clinical obstetrics and gynecology, 1974, Volume: 17, Issue:3

    Topics: Adrenocortical Hyperfunction; Animals; Blood Transfusion, Intrauterine; Congenital Hypothyroidism; E

1974

Other Studies

1 other study available for phenobarbital and Congenital Hypothyroidism

ArticleYear
Iatrogenic congenital goiter and hypothyroidism with respiratory distress in a newborn.
    South Dakota journal of medicine, 1978, Volume: 31, Issue:10

    Topics: Asthma; Congenital Hypothyroidism; Ephedrine; Female; Goiter; Humans; Hypothyroidism; Infant, Newbor

1978