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62 - Connected Bilirubin

The Curious Clinicians

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How Does Conjugated Bilirubin Work in Jilbares?

Patients with jilbares have this UGT1A1 that doesn't function fully. Phenobarbital is a medication that actually up-regulates the function of UGT 1A1. It's theoretically something that can be done, but not for this intended purpose. Have I given phenobarbital to people who may have jil bares and or alcohol related hepatitis? Maybe.

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