Phenobarbitone used as antiepileptic for long term duration may lead to the side effect?

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QUESTION

Phenobarbitone used as antiepileptic for long term duration may lead to the side effect?

OPTIONS

(A) Polyphagia
(B) Polydipsia
(C) Polyurea
(D) All of the above

ANSWER

(D) All of the above

EXPLANATION

Long-term phenobarbital therapy in dogs commonly causes polyphagia, polydipsia, and polyuria through central and metabolic effects and may also induce hepatic enzymes. Thus all of the above is correct.

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