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Neonatal Kernicterus Risk: Sulfonamides and Other Medication Warnings

• Laura Ledas
• Jan, 4 2026

Sulfonamides and other medications can trigger dangerous bilirubin spikes in newborns, leading to permanent brain damage called kernicterus. Learn which drugs to avoid, how to prevent it, and why even "normal" bilirubin levels aren't safe.

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