Question

My son is 22 days old and was diagnosed with jaundice and saw a doctor. Without any test results, the doctor recommended using adenosine triphosphate disodium, Ankexin, coenzyme-A injection, and heparin sodium injection. I want to know what effects these drugs might have on newborns?

Answer

According to your description, it was later found that the jaundice was caused by breastfeeding. In this case, if you wish to continue using these medications, it is advisable to consult with your doctor. Typically, these drugs should be safe for newborns when used at therapeutic doses. Here are some suggestions:

  1. For physiological jaundice, hospitalization is usually not required. At home, you can practice sunbathing, drink plenty of glucose water, and take some medications to help maintain normal intestinal flora to aid in jaundice reduction.
  2. For pathological jaundice, more complex treatments may be needed, such as blood transfusion, phototherapy, and medication treatment, depending on the cause. For breastmilk-induced jaundice, you can try sunbathing and taking oral jaundice-reducing medications. If necessary, you can temporarily stop breastfeeding for three days (using formula milk) and then resume breastfeeding. Usually, hospitalization is not required. For biliary atresia, surgical treatment is needed.