Patient's question:
Female, 24 years old, after becoming pregnant, don't know how to deal with newborn jaundice, please ask: Can newborn jaundice take phenobarbital injections?Doctor's answer:
Phenobarbital, this medication, has a central depressant effect, and prolonged use may lead to dependence. Although it has the function of treating hyperbilirubinemia, it is generally not commonly used in clinical diagnosis for jaundice treatment. In most cases, it is recommended to choose Yinzhihuang Granules or blue light irradiation therapy. Then, newborn jaundice can take phenobarbital tablets. If they haven't been given injections before, the dosage taken at one time is a bit low, and the potential effect may be drowsiness. As for other oral medications, the dosage should be carefully reviewed according to the baby's physical condition. It is important to pay close attention to the vital signs of the patient and drink some water to speed up metabolism.