Several medications are frequently used to manage neonatal disorders. These include:
- Antibiotics: Used to treat bacterial infections like neonatal sepsis. Common choices include ampicillin and gentamicin. - Anticonvulsants: Used for managing neonatal seizures, with phenobarbital being a common choice. - Surfactants: Administered to preterm infants with respiratory distress syndrome to improve lung function. - IV Fluids and Electrolytes: Essential for maintaining hydration and electrolyte balance, especially in critically ill newborns.
