<prompt> Drugs that can be used in kernicterus-BarbituratesBenzodiazepinesPhenytoinChlorpromazine  <response>: Ans. is a i.e., Barbiturate Treatment of hyperbilirubinemia o The following are the treatment options for treatment of hyperbilirubinemia. A Drugs Pharmacological therapy B Phototherapy C Exchange transfusion Pharmacological therapy Following drugs are used in hyperbilirubinemia ? 1 Barbiturates Phenobarbitone It is effective only if given to mother before delivery. It acts by inducing the conjugation of bilirubin -- Phenobarbitone is an enzyme inducer. 2 Metalloporphyrins Tin-Sn Zinc-Zn o These compounds decrease the formation of bilirubin by inhibiting heme oxygenase. 3 Miscellaneous o Frequent milk feeding Prevents reabsorption of unconjugated bilirubin from intestine by reducing enterohepatic circulation. Charcol agar -- These are bilirubin binding agents which prevent bilirubin reabsorption from gut. 