In Unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia, the risk of kernicterus increases with the use of
Sulfonamides (also called sulfa drugs) are a group of antibiotics that kill bacteria. Sulfonamides may unbind bilirubin from albumin, which increases blood levels of bilirubin. The unbound bilirubin can cross into the brain and cause kernicterus. Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition
Ceftriaxone
Phenobarbitone
Ampicillin
Sulphonamide
New born infants