The plasma half life of penicillin-G is longer in the new
born because their:
A. Plasma protein level is low
B. Drug metabolizing enzymes are immature
C. Glomerular filtration rate is low
D. Tubular transport mechanisms are not well
developed

1 Answer

Answer :

B. Drug metabolizing enzymes are immature

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