Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone interactions

Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone (Covaryx, EEMT, Estratest), an estrogen has 229 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 35 major, 112 moderate, 67 minor, and 15 where a label reports no significant interaction. Each entry below quotes the sentence behind it. This drug page is a starting point, not a verdict for your situation.

Interactions from the label

Major interactions (35)

  • AcitretinretinoidMajor

    Primary forms of contraception include: tubal ligation, partner’s vasectomy, intrauterine devices, birth control pills, and injectable/implantable/insertable/topical hormonal birth control products. (Acitretin label, Boxed warning)

  • Anastrozolearomatase inhibitorMajor

    Estrogen Estrogen-containing therapies should not be used with ARIMIDEX as they may diminish its pharmacological action. (Anastrozole label, Drug interactions)

  • CONTRAINDICATIONS: Precocious puberty, prostatic carcinoma or other androgen-dependent neoplasm, prior allergic reaction to HCG. (Chorionic gonadotropin label, Contraindications)

  • …Women's Health Initiative (WHI) study reported increased risks of myocardial infarction, stroke, invasive breast cancer, pulmonary emboli, and deep vein thrombosis in postmenopausal women (50 to 79 years of age) during 5 years of treatment with oral conjugated estrogens (CE 0.625 mg) combined with medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA 2.5 mg) relative to placebo. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Boxed warning)

  • …Women's Health Initiative (WHI) study reported increased risks of myocardial infarction, stroke, invasive breast cancer, pulmonary emboli, and deep vein thrombosis in postmenopausal women (50 to 79 years of age) during 5 years of treatment with oral conjugated estrogens (CE 0.625 mg) combined with medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA 2.5 mg) relative to placebo. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Boxed warning)

  • Desogestrel and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveMajor

    (See WARNINGS, Malignant Neoplasms, Endometrial Cancer. ) CARDIOVASCULAR AND OTHER RISKS Estrogens with or without progestins should not be used for the prevention of cardiovascular disease. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Boxed warning)

  • DoravirineantiretroviralMajor

    These drugs include, but are not limited to, the following: the anticonvulsants carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin the androgen receptor inhibitor enzalutamide the antimycobacterials rifampin, rifapentine the cytotoxic agent mitotane St. (Doravirine label, Contraindications)

  • Drospirenone and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveMajor

    (See WARNINGS, Malignant Neoplasms, Endometrial Cancer. ) CARDIOVASCULAR AND OTHER RISKS Estrogens with or without progestins should not be used for the prevention of cardiovascular disease. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Boxed warning)

  • EstradiolestrogenMajor

    (See WARNINGS, Malignant Neoplasms, Endometrial Cancer. ) CARDIOVASCULAR AND OTHER RISKS Estrogens with or without progestins should not be used for the prevention of cardiovascular disease. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Boxed warning)

  • Estradiol and dienogestoral contraceptiveMajor

    (See WARNINGS, Malignant Neoplasms, Endometrial Cancer. ) CARDIOVASCULAR AND OTHER RISKS Estrogens with or without progestins should not be used for the prevention of cardiovascular disease. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Boxed warning)

  • (See WARNINGS, Malignant Neoplasms, Endometrial Cancer. ) CARDIOVASCULAR AND OTHER RISKS Estrogens with or without progestins should not be used for the prevention of cardiovascular disease. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Boxed warning)

  • (See WARNINGS, Malignant Neoplasms, Endometrial Cancer. ) CARDIOVASCULAR AND OTHER RISKS Estrogens with or without progestins should not be used for the prevention of cardiovascular disease. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Boxed warning)

  • (See WARNINGS, Malignant Neoplasms, Endometrial Cancer. ) CARDIOVASCULAR AND OTHER RISKS Estrogens with or without progestins should not be used for the prevention of cardiovascular disease. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Boxed warning)

  • Exemestanearomatase inhibitorMajor

    Administration with Estrogen-Containing Agents EXEMESTANE should not be coadministered with systemic estrogen-containing agents as these could interfere with its pharmacologic action. (Exemestane label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Finasteride5-alpha reductase inhibitorMajor

    Because of the ability of Type II 5α-reductase inhibitors to inhibit the conversion of testosterone to 5α-dihydrotestosterone (DHT), finasteride may cause abnormalities of the external genitalia of a male fetus of a pregnant female who receives finasteride. (Finasteride label, Contraindications)

  • FulvestrantestrogenMajor

    (See WARNINGS, Malignant Neoplasms, Endometrial Cancer. ) CARDIOVASCULAR AND OTHER RISKS Estrogens with or without progestins should not be used for the prevention of cardiovascular disease. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Boxed warning)

  • GriseofulvinantifungalMajor

    Women taking estrogen-containing oral contraceptives may be at increased risk of becoming pregnant while on griseofulvin (see also PRECAUTIONS, Drug Interactions ) . (Griseofulvin label, Contraindications)

  • LevonorgestrelprogestinMajor

    (See WARNINGS, Malignant Neoplasms, Endometrial Cancer. ) CARDIOVASCULAR AND OTHER RISKS Estrogens with or without progestins should not be used for the prevention of cardiovascular disease. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Boxed warning)

  • (See WARNINGS, Malignant Neoplasms, Endometrial Cancer. ) CARDIOVASCULAR AND OTHER RISKS Estrogens with or without progestins should not be used for the prevention of cardiovascular disease. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Boxed warning)

  • MedroxyprogesteroneprogestinMajor

    …Women's Health Initiative (WHI) study reported increased risks of myocardial infarction, stroke, invasive breast cancer, pulmonary emboli, and deep vein thrombosis in postmenopausal women (50 to 79 years of age) during 5 years of treatment with oral conjugated estrogens (CE 0.625 mg) combined with medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA 2.5 mg) relative to placebo. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Boxed warning)

  • MegestrolprogestinMajor

    (See WARNINGS, Malignant Neoplasms, Endometrial Cancer. ) CARDIOVASCULAR AND OTHER RISKS Estrogens with or without progestins should not be used for the prevention of cardiovascular disease. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Boxed warning)

  • MifepristoneCYP3A4 inhibitorMajor

    (See WARNINGS, Malignant Neoplasms, Endometrial Cancer. ) CARDIOVASCULAR AND OTHER RISKS Estrogens with or without progestins should not be used for the prevention of cardiovascular disease. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Boxed warning)

  • MitapivatCYP3A4 inducerMajor

    Sensitive CYP3A substrates including hormonal contraceptives: Avoid concomitant use with substrates that have narrow therapeutic index. (Mitapivat label, Drug interactions)

  • MitotaneCYP3A4 inducerMajor

    Hormonal contraceptives: Avoid concomitant use with LYSODREN. (Mitotane label, Drug interactions)

  • (See WARNINGS, Malignant Neoplasms, Endometrial Cancer. ) CARDIOVASCULAR AND OTHER RISKS Estrogens with or without progestins should not be used for the prevention of cardiovascular disease. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Boxed warning)

  • NorethindroneprogestinMajor

    (See WARNINGS, Malignant Neoplasms, Endometrial Cancer. ) CARDIOVASCULAR AND OTHER RISKS Estrogens with or without progestins should not be used for the prevention of cardiovascular disease. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Boxed warning)

  • (See WARNINGS, Malignant Neoplasms, Endometrial Cancer. ) CARDIOVASCULAR AND OTHER RISKS Estrogens with or without progestins should not be used for the prevention of cardiovascular disease. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Boxed warning)

  • Norgestimate and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveMajor

    (See WARNINGS, Malignant Neoplasms, Endometrial Cancer. ) CARDIOVASCULAR AND OTHER RISKS Estrogens with or without progestins should not be used for the prevention of cardiovascular disease. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Boxed warning)

  • Norgestrel and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveMajor

    (See WARNINGS, Malignant Neoplasms, Endometrial Cancer. ) CARDIOVASCULAR AND OTHER RISKS Estrogens with or without progestins should not be used for the prevention of cardiovascular disease. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Boxed warning)

  • ProgesteroneprogestinMajor

    (See WARNINGS, Malignant Neoplasms, Endometrial Cancer. ) CARDIOVASCULAR AND OTHER RISKS Estrogens with or without progestins should not be used for the prevention of cardiovascular disease. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Boxed warning)

  • Raloxifeneselective estrogen receptor modulatorMajor

    Concomitant Use with Systemic Estrogens : Not recommended. (Raloxifene label, Warnings and precautions)

  • St. John's wortHerbal and supplementMajor

    St. John's wort can make birth control pills less effective. (NCCIH, St. John's Wort)

  • Tizanidinemuscle relaxantMajor

    Moderate or Weak CYP1A2 Inhibitors Concomitant use of Zanaflex with moderate or weak CYP1A2 inhibitors (e.g., zileuton, antiarrhythmics [amiodarone, mexiletine, propafenone, and verapamil], cimetidine, famotidine, oral contraceptives, acyclovir, and ticlopidine) should be avoided. (Tizanidine label, Drug interactions)

  • Tranexamic acidantifibrinolyticMajor

    Concomitant use of combined hormonal contraceptives ( 4.1 ) (Tranexamic acid label, Contraindications)

  • Voriconazoleazole antifungalMajor

    John's Wort (CYP450 inducer; P-gp inducer) Significantly Reduced Contraindicated Oral Contraceptives containing ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone (CYP2C19 Inhibition) Increased Monitoring for adverse reactions and toxicity related to voriconazole is recommended for concomitant administration with oral contraceptives. (Voriconazole label, Drug interactions)

Moderate interactions (112)

  • Alogliptin and metforminDPP-4 inhibitorModerate

    Examples: Thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs and isoniazid Alogliptin Cytochrome (CYP) P450, CYP-Substrates or Inhibitors Clinical Impact: Insulin Secretagogues and Insulin Insulin and insulin secretagogues… (Alogliptin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • AminophyllinemethylxanthineModerate

    Estrogen Estrogen containing oral contraceptives decrease theophylline clearance in a dose-dependent fashion. (Aminophylline label, Drug interactions)

  • Amlodipine and atorvastatindihydropyridine calcium channel blockerModerate

    • Oral Contraceptives: May increase plasma levels of norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol; consider this effect when selecting an oral contraceptive ( 7.5 ). (Amlodipine and atorvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • Amoxicillinpenicillin antibioticModerate

    Amoxicillin may reduce the efficacy of oral contraceptives. (Amoxicillin label, Drug interactions)

  • Amoxicillin and clavulanatepenicillin antibioticModerate

    Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium Extended Release Tablets may reduce efficacy of oral contraceptives. (Amoxicillin and clavulanate label, Drug interactions)

  • Ampicillinpenicillin antibioticModerate

    Oral Contraceptives : May be less effective and increased breakthrough bleeding may occur. (Ampicillin label, Drug interactions)

  • ApixabananticoagulantModerate

    Drug Interactions (Androgens) Anticoagulants: C-17 substituted derivatives of testosterone, such as methandrostenolone, have been reported to decrease the anticoagulant requirements of patients receiving oral anticoagulants. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Drug interactions)

  • AprepitantCYP3A4 inhibitorModerate

    Hormonal Contraceptives : Efficacy of contraceptives may be reduced during and for 28 days following administration of aprepitant. (Aprepitant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ArgatrobananticoagulantModerate

    Drug Interactions (Androgens) Anticoagulants: C-17 substituted derivatives of testosterone, such as methandrostenolone, have been reported to decrease the anticoagulant requirements of patients receiving oral anticoagulants. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Drug interactions)

  • AtazanavirantiretroviralModerate

    Hormonal contraceptives: ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate or norethindrone ↓ ethinyl estradiol ↑ norgestimate c ↑ ethinyl estradiol ↑ norethindrone d Use caution if considering coadministration of oral contraceptives with REYATAZ or REYATAZ with ritonavir. (Atazanavir label, Drug interactions)

  • AtorvastatinstatinModerate

    • Oral Contraceptives: May increase plasma levels of norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol; consider this effect when selecting an oral contraceptive ( 7.3 ). (Atorvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • Oral Contraceptives: Decreased efficacy possibly resulting in pregnancy; use a different or additional form of contraception. (Bismuth subcitrate, metronidazole, and tetracycline label, Drug interactions)

  • BivalirudinanticoagulantModerate

    Drug Interactions (Androgens) Anticoagulants: C-17 substituted derivatives of testosterone, such as methandrostenolone, have been reported to decrease the anticoagulant requirements of patients receiving oral anticoagulants. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Drug interactions)

  • BosentanCYP3A4 inducerModerate

    Hormonal contraceptives: TRACLEER use decreases contraceptive exposure and reduces effectiveness ( 7.2 ). (Bosentan label, Drug interactions)

  • CabotegravirantiretroviralModerate

    Drugs without Clinically Significant Interactions with Cabotegravir Based on drug interaction study results, the following drugs can be coadministered with cabotegravir without a dose adjustment: etravirine, midazolam, oral contraceptives containing levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol, rifabutin, and rilpivirine [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . (Cabotegravir label, Drug interactions)

  • Drugs That Increase the Risk of Hypercalcemia Increase frequency of monitoring of calcium concentrations in patients taking concomitant Calcium Chloride Injection and other drugs that increase the risk of hypercalcemia (e.g., calcipotriene, estrogen, lithium, parathyroid hormone, teriparatide, thiazide diuretics, Vitamin A, and Vitamin D). (Calcium chloride label, Drug interactions)

  • CarbamazepineanticonvulsantModerate

    EQUETRO can reduce the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives. (Carbamazepine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CenobamateanticonvulsantModerate

    Oral Contraceptives: Effectiveness of hormonal oral contraceptives may be reduced when administered concomitantly with XCOPRI. (Cenobamate label, Drug interactions)

  • Cholestyraminebile acid sequestrantModerate

    Drug Interactions Cholestyramine for Oral Suspension USP may delay or reduce the absorption of concomitant oral medication such as phenylbutazone, warfarin, thiazide diuretics (acidic), or propranolol (basic), as well as tetracycline, penicillin G, phenobarbital, thyroid and thyroxine preparations, estrogens and progestins, and digitalis. (Cholestyramine label, Drug interactions)

  • Safe and effective induction of ovulation with use of PREGNYL requires monitoring of ovarian response with serum estradiol and transvaginal ultrasound on a regular basis. (Choriogonadotropin alfa label, Warnings)

  • Cocainelocal anestheticModerate

    Plasma cholinesterase activity may be decreased by chronic administration of certain monoamine oxidase inhibitors, oral contraceptives, glucocorticoids, antimyasthenics (neostigmine), cyclophosphamide, and possibly thiotepa. (Cocaine label, Drug interactions)

  • Colesevelambile acid sequestrantModerate

    Concomitant use with colesevelam hydrochloride may decrease the exposure of the following drugs: Drugs with a narrow therapeutic index (e.g., cyclosporine), phenytoin, thyroid hormone replacement therapy, warfarin, oral contraceptives containing ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone, olmesartan medoxomil, and sulfonylureas (glimepiride, glipizide, glyburide). (Colesevelam label, Drug interactions)

  • CyclosporineimmunosuppressantModerate

    …itraconazole clarithromycin Amiodarone verapamil ketoconazole erythromycin Bromocriptine voriconazole quinupristin/ dalfopristin colchicine danazol imatinib metoclopramide nefazodone oral contraceptives HIV Protease Inhibitors The HIV protease inhibitors (e.g., indinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir, and saquinavir) are known to inhibit cytochrome P-450 3A and thus could… (Cyclosporine label, Drug interactions)

  • DabigatrananticoagulantModerate

    Drug Interactions (Androgens) Anticoagulants: C-17 substituted derivatives of testosterone, such as methandrostenolone, have been reported to decrease the anticoagulant requirements of patients receiving oral anticoagulants. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Drug interactions)

  • DarunavirantiretroviralModerate

    Hormonal contraceptives : Effective alternative (non-hormonal) contraceptive method or a barrier method of contraception is recommended [see Use in Specific Populations (8.3) ] . ethinyl estradiol, norethindrone, drospirenone ↓ ethinyl estradiol ↓ norethindrone drospirenone: effects unknown For co-administration with drospirenone, clinical monitoring is recommended… (Darunavir label, Drug interactions)

  • Darunavir and cobicistatantiretroviralModerate

    Hormonal contraceptives: Additional or alternative (non-hormonal) forms of contraception should be considered when estrogen-containing contraceptives are co-administered with PREZCOBIX or PREZCOBIX PED [see Use in Specific Populations (8.3) ] . drospirenone/ethinylestradiol ↑ drospirenone ↓ ethinylestradiol For co-administration with drospirenone, clinical monitoring… (Darunavir and cobicistat label, Drug interactions)

  • Deferasiroxiron supplementModerate

    …budesonide, buspirone, conivaptan, cyclosporine, darifenacin, darunavir, dasatinib, dihydroergotamine, dronedarone, eletriptan, eplerenone, ergotamine, everolimus, felodipine, fentanyl, hormonal contraceptive agents, indinavir, fluticasone, lopinavir, lovastatin, lurasidone, maraviroc, midazolam, nisoldipine, pimozide, quetiapine, quinidine, saquinavir, sildenafil,… (Deferasirox label, Drug interactions)

  • DeutetrabenazineVMAT2 inhibitorModerate

    Chronic increase in serum prolactin levels (although not evaluated in the AUSTEDO XR, AUSTEDO, or tetrabenazine development programs) has been associated with low levels of estrogen and increased risk of osteoporosis. (Deutetrabenazine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DexamethasonecorticosteroidModerate

    (‎ 7.1 ) • Concomitant therapies such as erythropoietin stimulating agents or estrogen containing therapies may have an increased risk of thromboembolism. (Dexamethasone label, Drug interactions)

  • Divalproex (valproate)anticonvulsantModerate

    Aspirin, carbapenem antibiotics, estrogen-containing hormonal contraceptives, methotrexate: Monitoring of valproate concentrations is recommended ( 7.1 ) (Divalproex (valproate) label, Drug interactions)

  • DolutegravirantiretroviralModerate

    …following drugs can be coadministered with dolutegravir without a dose adjustment: atazanavir/ritonavir, darunavir/ritonavir, elbasvir/grazoprevir, methadone, midazolam, omeprazole, oral contraceptives containing norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol, prednisone, rifabutin, rilpivirine, sofosbuvir/velpatasvir, and tenofovir [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . (Dolutegravir label, Drug interactions)

  • EdoxabananticoagulantModerate

    Drug Interactions (Androgens) Anticoagulants: C-17 substituted derivatives of testosterone, such as methandrostenolone, have been reported to decrease the anticoagulant requirements of patients receiving oral anticoagulants. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Drug interactions)

  • For patients with CF taking hormonal contraceptives who develop rash, consider interrupting TRIKAFTA and hormonal contraceptives. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • Hormonal Contraceptives: drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol levonorgestrel norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol ↑ drospirenone ↑ norgestimate ↑ levonorgestrel ↓ ethinyl estradiol Additional or alternative non-hormonal forms of contraception should be considered when estrogen based contraceptives are coadministered with GENVOYA. (Elvitegravir, cobicistat, emtricitabine, and tenofovir label, Drug interactions)

  • EnoxaparinanticoagulantModerate

    Drug Interactions (Androgens) Anticoagulants: C-17 substituted derivatives of testosterone, such as methandrostenolone, have been reported to decrease the anticoagulant requirements of patients receiving oral anticoagulants. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Drug interactions)

  • EslicarbazepineanticonvulsantModerate

    Hormonal Contraceptives: APTIOM may decrease the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives. (Eslicarbazepine label, Drug interactions)

  • FelbamateanticonvulsantModerate

    Effects of Felbatol ® on Low-Dose Combination Oral Contraceptives A group of 24 nonsmoking, healthy white female volunteers established on an oral contraceptive regimen containing 30 µg ethinyl estradiol and 75 µg gestodene for at least 3 months received 2400 mg/day of felbamate from midcycle (day 15) to midcycle (day 14) of two consecutive oral contraceptive… (Felbamate label, Drug interactions)

  • FlibanserinCNS depressantModerate

    Weak CYP3A4 Inhibitors Examples Oral contraceptives, cimetidine, fluoxetine, ginkgo, ranitidine Clinical Implications The concomitant use of ADDYI with multiple weak CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase the risk of adverse reactions. (Flibanserin label, Drug interactions)

  • Fluconazoleazole antifungalModerate

    Oral contraceptives Two pharmacokinetic studies with a combined oral contraceptive have been performed using multiple doses of fluconazole. (Fluconazole label, Drug interactions)

  • FludrocortisonecorticosteroidModerate

    Anabolic steroids (particularly C-17 alkylated androgens such as oxymetholone, methandrostenolone, norethandrolone, and similar compounds)—enhanced tendency toward edema. (Fludrocortisone label, Drug interactions)

  • FollitropinModerate

    Use of ultrasound monitoring of ovarian response and/or measurement of serum estradiol levels is important to minimize the risk of overstimulation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) ] . (Follitropin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • FondaparinuxanticoagulantModerate

    Drug Interactions (Androgens) Anticoagulants: C-17 substituted derivatives of testosterone, such as methandrostenolone, have been reported to decrease the anticoagulant requirements of patients receiving oral anticoagulants. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Drug interactions)

  • FosamprenavirantiretroviralModerate

    Fosamprenavir calcium: ↓ Amprenavir ↓ Ethinyl estradiol May lead to loss of virologic response. a Fosamprenavir calcium/ritonavir: ↓ Ethinyl estradiol Increased risk of transaminase elevations. (Fosamprenavir label, Drug interactions)

  • FosaprepitantCYP3A4 inhibitorModerate

    Hormonal Contraceptives: Efficacy of contraceptives may be reduced during treatment and for 1 month following administration of the last dose of either fosaprepitant or oral aprepitant. (Fosaprepitant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • FosphenytoinanticonvulsantModerate

    …omeprazole Sulfonamides Sulfamethizole, sulfaphenazole, sulfadiazine, sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim Other Acute alcohol intake, amiodarone, chloramphenicol, chlordiazepoxide, disulfiram, estrogen, fluvastatin, isoniazid, methylphenidate, phenothiazines, salicylates, ticlopidine, tolbutamide, trazodone, warfarin Drugs that may decrease phenytoin serum levels Antineoplastic… (Fosphenytoin label, Drug interactions)

  • GabapentinanticonvulsantModerate

    Oral Contraceptive Based on AUC and half-life, multiple-dose pharmacokinetic profiles of norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol following administration of tablets containing 2.5 mg of norethindrone acetate and 50 mcg of ethinyl estradiol were similar with and without coadministration of gabapentin (400 mg three times a day; N=13). (Gabapentin label, Drug interactions)

  • GlimepiridesulfonylureaModerate

    …medications, pramlintide acetate, insulin, angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, H 2 receptor antagonists, fibrates, propoxyphene, pentoxifylline, somatostatin analogs, anabolic steroids and androgens, cyclophosphamide, phenyramidol, guanethidine, fluconazole, sulfinpyrazone, tetracyclines, clarithromycin, disopyramide, quinolones, and those drugs… (Glimepiride label, Drug interactions)

  • GlipizidesulfonylureaModerate

    …GLUCOTROL XL, leading to worsening glycemic control: atypical antipsychotics (e.g., olanzapine and clozapine), corticosteroids, danazol, diuretics, estrogens, glucagon, isoniazid, niacin, oral contraceptives, phenothiazines, progestogens (e.g., in oral contraceptives), protease inhibitors, somatropin, sympathomimetic agents (e.g., albuterol, epinephrine, terbutaline),… (Glipizide label, Drug interactions)

  • GoserelinModerate

    Effect on QT/QTc Interval: Androgen deprivation therapy may prolong the QT interval. (Goserelin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • HeparinanticoagulantModerate

    Drug Interactions (Androgens) Anticoagulants: C-17 substituted derivatives of testosterone, such as methandrostenolone, have been reported to decrease the anticoagulant requirements of patients receiving oral anticoagulants. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Drug interactions)

  • • Large doses of salicylates, cortisone, adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), estrogens or antihistamines may require larger amounts of hyaluronidase for equivalent dispersing effect ( 7.4 ) (Hyaluronidase label, Drug interactions)

  • HydrocortisonecorticosteroidModerate

    Intervention: Concomitant use of estrogen/estrogen containing products may require an increase in the ALKINDI SPRINKLE dose. (Hydrocortisone label, Drug interactions)

  • Insulin aspartinsulinModerate

    Insulin: In diabetic patients, the metabolic effects of androgens may decrease blood glucose and insulin requirements. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Drug interactions)

  • Insulin degludecinsulinModerate

    Insulin: In diabetic patients, the metabolic effects of androgens may decrease blood glucose and insulin requirements. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Drug interactions)

  • Insulin detemirinsulinModerate

    Insulin: In diabetic patients, the metabolic effects of androgens may decrease blood glucose and insulin requirements. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Drug interactions)

  • Insulin glargineinsulinModerate

    Insulin: In diabetic patients, the metabolic effects of androgens may decrease blood glucose and insulin requirements. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Drug interactions)

  • Insulin lisproinsulinModerate

    Insulin: In diabetic patients, the metabolic effects of androgens may decrease blood glucose and insulin requirements. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Drug interactions)

  • Insulin: In diabetic patients, the metabolic effects of androgens may decrease blood glucose and insulin requirements. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Drug interactions)

  • LamotrigineanticonvulsantModerate

    Concomitant Use with Estrogen-Containing Products, Including Oral Contraceptives Some estrogen-containing oral contraceptives have been shown to decrease serum concentrations of lamotrigine [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . (Lamotrigine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • LeflunomideimmunosuppressantModerate

    Effect on Oral Contraceptives Teriflunomide may increase the systemic exposures of ethinylestradiol and levonorgestrel. (Leflunomide label, Drug interactions)

  • LenalidomideModerate

    ESAs and estrogens may further increase the risk of thrombosis and their use should be based on a benefit-risk decision in patients receiving REVLIMID [see Drug Interactions (7.2) ]. (Lenalidomide label, Warnings and precautions)

  • LeuprolideModerate

    Tumor Flare: Increased serum testosterone (~ 50% above baseline) may occur when initiating treatment with LUPRON DEPOT. (Leuprolide label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Levothyroxinethyroid hormoneModerate

    …1: Drugs That May Alter T 4 and Triiodothyronine (T 3 ) Serum Transport Without Effecting Free Thyroxine (FT 4 ) Concentration (Euthyroidism) Drug or Drug Class Effect Clofibrate Estrogen-containing oral contraceptives Estrogens (oral) Heroin/Methadone 5-Fluorouracil Mitotane Tamoxifen These drugs may increase serum thyroxine-binding globulin (TBG) concentration. (Levothyroxine label, Drug interactions)

  • Levothyroxine and liothyroninethyroid hormoneModerate

    Estrogen, Oral Contraceptives — Estrogens tend to increase serum thyroxine-binding globulin (TBg). (Levothyroxine and liothyronine label, Drug interactions)

  • Liothyroninethyroid hormoneModerate

    Table 2: Drugs That May Alter Triiodothyronine (T3) Serum Transport Without Affecting Free Thyroxine (FT4) Concentration (Euthyroidism) Drug or Drug Class Effect Clofibrate Estrogen-containing oral contraceptives Estrogens (oral) Heroin/Methadone 5-Fluorouracil Mitotane Tamoxifen These drugs may increase serum thyroxine-binding globulin (TBG) concentration. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)

  • LomitapideModerate

    Careful titration may then be considered based on LDL-C response and safety/tolerability to a maximum recommended dosage of 30 mg daily except when coadministered with oral contraceptives, in which case the maximum recommended lomitapide dosage is 40 mg daily [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) and Drug Interactions (7.2) ]. (Lomitapide label, Warnings and precautions)

  • LorlatinibCYP3A4 inducerModerate

    Advise females of reproductive potential to use an effective non-hormonal method of contraception, since LORBRENA can render hormonal contraceptives ineffective, during treatment with LORBRENA and for at least 6 months after the final dose. (Lorlatinib label, Warnings and precautions)

  • LovastatinstatinModerate

    However, clinical studies have shown that lovastatin does not reduce basal plasma cortisol concentration or impair adrenal reserve, and does not reduce basal plasma testosterone concentration. (Lovastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • MethylprednisolonecorticosteroidModerate

    Estrogens, including oral contraceptives : Estrogens may decrease the hepatic metabolism of certain corticosteroids, thereby increasing their effect. (Methylprednisolone label, Drug interactions)

  • MycophenolateimmunosuppressantModerate

    Mycophenolate mofetil may reduce effectiveness of oral contraceptives. (Mycophenolate label, Drug interactions)

  • NevirapineantiretroviralModerate

    When these oral contraceptives are used for hormonal regulation during nevirapine therapy, the therapeutic effect of the hormonal therapy should be monitored. (Nevirapine label, Drug interactions)

  • NintedanibModerate

    Advise women taking oral hormonal contraceptives experiencing vomiting, diarrhea, or other conditions where the drug absorption may be reduced to use alternative highly effective contraception. (Nintedanib label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Hormonal contraceptive ethinyl estradiol ↓ ethinyl estradiol An additional, non-hormonal method of contraception should be considered during the 5 days of PAXLOVID treatment and until one menstrual cycle after stopping PAXLOVID. (Nirmatrelvir and ritonavir label, Drug interactions)

  • OctreotideModerate

    Intervention: Decreased bioavailability may potentially diminish the effectiveness of combined oral contraceptives (COCs) or increase breakthrough bleeding. (Octreotide label, Drug interactions)

  • OxcarbazepineanticonvulsantModerate

    Oral Contraceptive: TRILEPTAL may decrease the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives ( 7.3 ) (Oxcarbazepine label, Drug interactions)

  • PerampanelanticonvulsantModerate

    Contraceptives: 12 mg once daily may decrease the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives containing levonorgestrel ( 7.1 ) (Perampanel label, Drug interactions)

  • Phentermine and topiramateCNS stimulantModerate

    Oral Contraceptives Clinical Impact Co-administration of multiple-dose phentermine and topiramate extended-release capsules 15 mg/92 mg once daily with a single dose of oral contraceptive containing 35 µg ethinyl estradiol (estrogen component) and 1 mg norethindrone (progestin component), in obese otherwise healthy volunteers, decreased the exposure of ethinyl… (Phentermine and topiramate label, Drug interactions)

  • PhenytoinanticonvulsantModerate

    …omeprazole Sulfonamides Sulfamethizole, sulfaphenazole, sulfadiazine, sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim Other Acute alcohol intake, amiodarone, chloramphenicol, chlordiazepoxide, disulfiram, estrogen, fluvastatin, isoniazid, methylphenidate, phenothiazines, salicylates, ticlopidine, tolbutamide, trazodone, warfarin Drugs that may decrease phenytoin serum levels Antacids… (Phenytoin label, Drug interactions)

  • Pioglitazone and glimepiridethiazolidinedioneModerate

    …anti-diabetic medications, pramlintide acetate, insulin, angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, H2 receptor antagonists, fibrates, propoxyphene, pentoxifylline, somatostatin analogs, anabolic steroids and androgens, cyclophosphamide, phenyramidol, guanethidine, fluconazole, sulfinpyrazone, tetracyclines, clarithromycin, disopyramide, quinolones, and those drugs… (Pioglitazone and glimepiride label, Drug interactions)

  • PitolisantQT-prolonging drugModerate

    Sensitive CYP3A4 Substrates (including hormonal contraceptives): WAKIX may reduce effectiveness of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates. (Pitolisant label, Drug interactions)

  • PrednisolonecorticosteroidModerate

    Estrogens, including oral contraceptives: Estrogens may decrease the hepatic metabolism of certain corticosteroids thereby increasing their effect. (Prednisolone label, Drug interactions)

  • PrednisonecorticosteroidModerate

    Estrogens, Including Oral Contraceptives Estrogens may decrease the hepatic metabolism of certain corticosteroids, thereby increasing their effect. (Prednisone label, Drug interactions)

  • QuinineantimalarialModerate

    Oral Contraceptives (Estrogen, Progestin) In 7 healthy females who were using single-ingredient progestin or combination estrogen-containing oral contraceptives, the pharmacokinetic parameters of a single 600 mg dose of quinine sulfate were not altered in comparison to those observed in 7 age-matched female control subjects not using oral contraceptives. (Quinine label, Drug interactions)

  • Ramelteonsedative-hypnoticModerate

    Reproductive effects: Include decreased testosterone and increased prolactin levels. (Ramelteon label, Warnings and precautions)

  • RifampinantibioticModerate

    Telaprevir Decrease AUC by 92% Systemic Hormonal Contraceptives Prevention or Management: Advise patients to change to non-hormonal methods of birth control during rifampin therapy Estrogens Decrease exposure Progestins Anticonvulsants Phenytoin Administered with rifampin 450 mg daily Decrease exposure Antiarrhythmics Disopyramide Decrease exposure Mexiletine… (Rifampin label, Drug interactions)

  • RifapentineantibioticModerate

    Hormonal Contraceptives PRIFTIN may reduce the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives. (Rifapentine label, Drug interactions)

  • RiluzoleModerate

    The concomitant use of strong or moderate CYP1A2 inhibitors (e.g., ciprofloxacin, enoxacin, fluvoxamine, methoxsalen, mexiletine, oral contraceptives, thiabendazole, vemurafenib, zileuton) with TIGLUTIK may increase the risk of TIGLUTIK - associated adverse reactions [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. (Riluzole label, Drug interactions)

  • RitonavirantiretroviralModerate

    Oral Contraceptives or Patch Contraceptives: ethinyl estradiol ↓ ethinyl estradiol Alternate methods of contraception should be considered. (Ritonavir label, Drug interactions)

  • RivaroxabananticoagulantModerate

    Drug Interactions (Androgens) Anticoagulants: C-17 substituted derivatives of testosterone, such as methandrostenolone, have been reported to decrease the anticoagulant requirements of patients receiving oral anticoagulants. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Drug interactions)

  • RoflumilastPDE4 inhibitorModerate

    Oral Contraceptives Containing Gestodene and Ethinyl Estradiol The co-administration of DALIRESP (500 mcg) with oral contraceptives containing gestodene and ethinyl estradiol may increase roflumilast systemic exposure and may result in increased side effects. (Roflumilast label, Drug interactions)

  • Ropiniroledopamine agonistModerate

    Estrogens Population pharmacokinetic analysis revealed that higher doses of estrogens (usually associated with hormone replacement therapy) reduced the clearance of ropinirole. (Ropinirole label, Drug interactions)

  • SomatropinModerate

    Oral Estrogen Clinical Impact: Oral estrogens may reduce the serum IGF-1 response to HUMATROPE. (Somatropin label, Drug interactions)

  • Spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazidealdosterone antagonistModerate

    Abiraterone: Spironolactone binds to the androgen receptor and may increase prostate‑specific antigen (PSA) levels in abiraterone-treated prostate cancer patients. (Spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazide label, Drug interactions)

  • Succinylcholineneuromuscular blockerModerate

    The neuromuscular blocking effect of succinylcholine may be enhanced by drugs that reduce plasma cholinesterase activity (e.g., chronically administered oral contraceptives, glucocorticoids, or certain monoamine oxidase inhibitors) or by drugs that irreversibly inhibit plasma cholinesterase [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9) ]. (Succinylcholine label, Drug interactions)

  • SugammadexModerate

    Therefore, the administration of a bolus dose of BRIDION is considered to be equivalent to missing dose(s) of oral contraceptives containing an estrogen or progestogen. (Sugammadex label, Drug interactions)

  • SuzetrigineCYP3A4 inducerModerate

    …contraceptives containing progestins other than levonorgestrel and norethindrone should use additional nonhormonal contraceptives (such as condoms) or use alternative contraceptives (e.g., a combined oral contraceptive containing ethinyl estradiol as the estrogen and levonorgestrel or norethindrone as the progestin, an intrauterine system) during JOURNAVX treatment and… (Suzetrigine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TacrolimusimmunosuppressantModerate

    Mild or Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors: Clotrimazole, antibiotics (e.g., verapamil, diltiazem, nifedipine, nicardipine), amiodarone, danazol, ethinyl estradiol, cimetidine, lansoprazole and omeprazole May increase tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations and increase the risk of serious adverse reactions (e.g., neurotoxicity, QT prolongation) [see Warnings and… (Tacrolimus label, Drug interactions)

  • Tamoxifenselective estrogen receptor modulatorModerate

    Hypercalcemia in Patients with Metastatic Breast Cancer As with other additive hormonal therapy (estrogens and androgens), hypercalcemia has been reported in some breast cancer patients with bone metastases within a few weeks of starting treatment with tamoxifen. (Tamoxifen label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TeriflunomideimmunosuppressantModerate

    Effect of AUBAGIO on Oral Contraceptives AUBAGIO may increase the systemic exposures of ethinylestradiol and levonorgestrel. (Teriflunomide label, Drug interactions)

  • TestosteroneandrogenModerate

    Drug Interactions (Androgens) Anticoagulants: C-17 substituted derivatives of testosterone, such as methandrostenolone, have been reported to decrease the anticoagulant requirements of patients receiving oral anticoagulants. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Drug interactions)

  • TetrabenazineVMAT2 inhibitorModerate

    Chronic increase in serum prolactin levels (although not evaluated in the tetrabenazine development program) has been associated with low levels of estrogen and increased risk of osteoporosis. (Tetrabenazine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TheophyllinemethylxanthineModerate

    Estrogen Estrogen containing oral contraceptives decrease theophylline clearance in a dose-dependent fashion. (Theophylline label, Drug interactions)

  • TirzepatideGLP-1 receptor agonistModerate

    Insulin: In diabetic patients, the metabolic effects of androgens may decrease blood glucose and insulin requirements. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Drug interactions)

  • Tobacco and smokingTobacco and cannabisModerate

    Risk factors for arterial vascular disease (e.g., hypertension, diabetes mellitus, tobacco use, hypercholesterolemia, and obesity) and/or venous thromboembolism (e.g., personal history or family history of VTE, obesity, and systemic lupus erythematosus) should be managed appropriately. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Warnings)

  • TocilizumabimmunosuppressantModerate

    Exercise caution when coadministering TOFIDENCE with CYP3A4 substrate drugs where decrease in effectiveness is undesirable, e.g., oral contraceptives, lovastatin, atorvastatin, etc. (Tocilizumab label, Drug interactions)

  • TopiramateanticonvulsantModerate

    Patients taking estrogen-containing or progestin-only contraceptives should be asked to report any change in their bleeding patterns. (Topiramate label, Drug interactions)

  • TriamcinolonecorticosteroidModerate

    Estrogens, including oral contraceptives: Estrogens may decrease the hepatic metabolism of certain corticosteroids, thereby increasing their effect. (Triamcinolone label, Drug interactions)

  • TriptorelinModerate

    Tumor Flare: Transient increase in serum testosterone levels can occur within the first few weeks of treatment. (Triptorelin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • UlipristalModerate

    Advise women to follow the instructions on the initiation or resumption of hormonal contraceptives after ella intake [see Dosage and Administration(2.2) ]. (Ulipristal label, Warnings and precautions)

  • UrsodiolModerate

    Drugs Affecting Lipid Metabolism Estrogens, oral contraceptives, and clofibrate (and perhaps other lipid-lowering drugs) increase hepatic cholesterol secretion and encourage cholesterol gallstone formation and hence may counteract the effectiveness of URSO 250 and URSO Forte. (Ursodiol label, Drug interactions)

  • Valproic acidanticonvulsantModerate

    Aspirin, carbapenem antibiotics, estrogen-containing hormonal contraceptives: Monitoring of valproate concentrations is recommended (7.1) (Valproic acid label, Drug interactions)

  • WarfarinanticoagulantModerate

    Drug Interactions (Androgens) Anticoagulants: C-17 substituted derivatives of testosterone, such as methandrostenolone, have been reported to decrease the anticoagulant requirements of patients receiving oral anticoagulants. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Drug interactions)

Minor mentions (67)

  • AcarboseantidiabeticMinor

    These drugs include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel-blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Acarbose label, Drug interactions)

  • Acetazolamidecarbonic anhydrase inhibitorMinor

    In addition to discontinuation of the drug, diuretic therapy may be required. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Warnings)

  • Amiloridepotassium-sparing diureticMinor

    In addition to discontinuation of the drug, diuretic therapy may be required. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Warnings)

  • ArmodafinilCNS stimulantMinor

    Alternative or concomitant methods of contraception are recommended for patients taking steroidal contraceptives (e.g., ethinyl estradiol) when treated concomitantly with NUVIGIL and for one month after discontinuation of NUVIGIL treatment. (Armodafinil label, Drug interactions)

  • In addition to discontinuation of the drug, diuretic therapy may be required. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Warnings)

  • In addition to discontinuation of the drug, diuretic therapy may be required. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Warnings)

  • BexaroteneretinoidMinor

    Drug products which may be affected include oral or other systemic hormonal contraceptives. (Bexarotene label, Drug interactions)

  • In addition to discontinuation of the drug, diuretic therapy may be required. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Warnings)

  • Bumetanideloop diureticMinor

    In addition to discontinuation of the drug, diuretic therapy may be required. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Warnings)

  • Drugs that may cause hypercalcemia: Vitamin D, vitamin A, thiazide diuretics, estrogen, calcipotriene and teriparatide administration may cause hypercalcemia. (Calcium gluconate label, Drug interactions)

  • Candesartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Minor

    In addition to discontinuation of the drug, diuretic therapy may be required. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Warnings)

  • Chlorothiazidethiazide diureticMinor

    In addition to discontinuation of the drug, diuretic therapy may be required. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Warnings)

  • Chlorthalidonethiazide diureticMinor

    In addition to discontinuation of the drug, diuretic therapy may be required. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Warnings)

  • ClobazambenzodiazepineMinor

    Effect of SYMPAZAN ® on Other Drugs Hormonal Contraceptives SYMPAZAN ® is a weak CYP3A4 inducer. (Clobazam label, Drug interactions)

  • ClozapineantipsychoticMinor

    Moderate or weak CYP1A2 inhibitors include oral contraceptives and caffeine. (Clozapine label, Drug interactions)

  • Dapagliflozin and metforminSGLT2 inhibitorMinor

    These medications include thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Dapagliflozin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • Demeclocyclinetetracycline antibioticMinor

    Concurrent use of tetracyclines with oral contraceptives may render oral contraceptives less effective. (Demeclocycline label, Drug interactions)

  • Dihydroergotamineergot alkaloidMinor

    Oral Contraceptives The effect of oral contraceptives on the pharmacokinetics of Dihydroergotamine Mesylate Injection, USP has not been studied. (Dihydroergotamine label, Drug interactions)

  • Doxycyclinetetracycline antibioticMinor

    Concurrent use of tetracyclines, including doxycycline hyclate may render oral contraceptives less effective. (Doxycycline label, Drug interactions)

  • EfavirenzantiretroviralMinor

    Hormonal contraceptives: Oral Ethinyl estradiol/ Norgsetimate Implant Etonogestrel ↑ active metabolites of norgestimate * ↓ etonogestrel A reliable method of barrier contraception should be used in addition to hormonal contraceptives. (Efavirenz label, Drug interactions)

  • Hormonal contraceptives: Oral Ethinyl estradiol/ Norgestimate ↓ active metabolites of norgestimate A reliable method of barrier contraception should be used in addition to hormonal contraceptives. (Efavirenz, lamivudine, and tenofovir label, Drug interactions)

  • Empagliflozin and metforminSGLT2 inhibitorMinor

    These drugs include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • In addition to discontinuation of the drug, diuretic therapy may be required. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Warnings)

  • Eplerenonealdosterone antagonistMinor

    In addition to discontinuation of the drug, diuretic therapy may be required. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Warnings)

  • Ethacrynic acidloop diureticMinor

    In addition to discontinuation of the drug, diuretic therapy may be required. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Warnings)

  • In addition to discontinuation of the drug, diuretic therapy may be required. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Warnings)

  • Furosemideloop diureticMinor

    In addition to discontinuation of the drug, diuretic therapy may be required. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Warnings)

  • Glipizide and metforminsulfonylureaMinor

    These drugs include thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Glipizide and metformin label, Precautions)

  • GlyburidesulfonylureaMinor

    These drugs include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Glyburide label, Drug interactions)

  • Glyburide and metforminsulfonylureaMinor

    Examples: Thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blockers, and isoniazid. (Glyburide and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • Hydrochlorothiazidethiazide diureticMinor

    In addition to discontinuation of the drug, diuretic therapy may be required. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Warnings)

  • Indapamidethiazide diureticMinor

    In addition to discontinuation of the drug, diuretic therapy may be required. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Warnings)

  • Irbesartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Minor

    In addition to discontinuation of the drug, diuretic therapy may be required. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Warnings)

  • IsotretinoinretinoidMinor

    Oral Contraceptives Isotretinoin Capsules did not result in clinically significant changes in the pharmacokinetics of norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol when used concomitantly with a norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol oral contraceptive [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )]. (Isotretinoin label, Drug interactions)

  • LevetiracetamanticonvulsantMinor

    Potential pharmacokinetic interactions of or with levetiracetam were assessed in clinical pharmacokinetic studies (phenytoin, valproate, warfarin, digoxin, oral contraceptive, probenecid) and through pharmacokinetic screening in the placebo-controlled clinical studies in epilepsy patients. (Levetiracetam label, Drug interactions)

  • Linagliptin and metforminDPP-4 inhibitorMinor

    These drugs include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Linagliptin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • In addition to discontinuation of the drug, diuretic therapy may be required. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Warnings)

  • Lopinavir and ritonavirantiretroviralMinor

    Contraceptive: ethinyl estradiol* ↓ ethinyl estradiol Because contraceptive steroid concentrations may be altered when KALETRA is co-administered with oral contraceptives or with the contraceptive patch, alternative methods of nonhormonal contraception are recommended. (Lopinavir and ritonavir label, Drug interactions)

  • Losartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Minor

    In addition to discontinuation of the drug, diuretic therapy may be required. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Warnings)

  • MetforminbiguanideMinor

    Examples: Thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blockers, and isoniazid. (Metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • Metolazonethiazide diureticMinor

    In addition to discontinuation of the drug, diuretic therapy may be required. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Warnings)

  • In addition to discontinuation of the drug, diuretic therapy may be required. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Warnings)

  • Mirabegronbeta-adrenergic agonistMinor

    Drug interaction studies were conducted in adult patients to investigate the effect of coadministered drugs on the pharmacokinetics of mirabegron and the effect of mirabegron on the pharmacokinetics of coadministered drugs (e.g., ketoconazole, rifampin, solifenacin succinate, tamsulosin, and oral contraceptives) [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . (Mirabegron label, Drug interactions)

  • ModafinilCNS stimulantMinor

    Alternative or concomitant methods of contraception are recommended for patients taking steroidal contraceptives (e.g., ethinyl estradiol) when treated concomitantly with PROVIGIL and for one month after discontinuation of PROVIGIL treatment. (Modafinil label, Drug interactions)

  • Nimodipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMinor

    Moderate and weak CYP3A4 inhibitors include alprozalam, ameprenavir, amiodarone, aprepitant, atazanavir, cimetidine, cyclosporine, diltiazem, erythromycin, fluconazole, fluoxetine, isoniazid, oral contraceptives, quinuprestin/dalfopristin, valproic acid, and verapamil. (Nimodipine label, Drug interactions)

  • Olmesartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Minor

    In addition to discontinuation of the drug, diuretic therapy may be required. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Warnings)

  • Olmesartan, amlodipine, and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Minor

    In addition to discontinuation of the drug, diuretic therapy may be required. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Warnings)

  • Pilocarpinecholinergic agonistMinor

    …performed, the following concomitant drugs were used in at least 10% of patients in either or both Sjogren's efficacy studies: acetylsalicylic acid, artificial tears, calcium, conjugated estrogens, hydroxychloroquine sulfate, ibuprofen, levothyroxine sodium, medroxyprogesterone acetate, methotrexate, multivitamins, naproxen, omeprazole, paracetamol, and prednisone. (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • Pioglitazone and metforminthiazolidinedioneMinor

    These drugs include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blockers, and isoniazid. (Pioglitazone and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • PregabalinanticonvulsantMinor

    No pharmacokinetic interactions were observed between LYRICA and carbamazepine, gabapentin, lamotrigine, oral contraceptive, phenobarbital, phenytoin, topiramate, and valproic acid. (Pregabalin label, Drug interactions)

  • In addition to discontinuation of the drug, diuretic therapy may be required. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Warnings)

  • RepaglinidemeglitinideMinor

    Examples: Atypical antipsychotics (e.g., olanzapine and clozapine), calcium channel antagonists, corticosteroids, danazol, diuretics, estrogens, glucagon, isoniazid, niacin, oral contraceptives, phenothiazines, progestogens (e.g., in oral contraceptives), protease inhibitors, somatropin, sympathomimetic agents (e.g., albuterol, epinephrine, terbutaline), and… (Repaglinide label, Drug interactions)

  • RisedronatebisphosphonateMinor

    Hormone Therapy Concomitant use of Risedronate sodium delayed-release with estrogens and estrogen agonist/antagonists has not been studied. (Risedronate label, Drug interactions)

  • RufinamideanticonvulsantMinor

    Hormonal contraceptives may be less effective with BANZEL; use additional non-hormonal forms of contraception ( 7.3 ) (Rufinamide label, Drug interactions)

  • Saxagliptin and metforminDPP-4 inhibitorMinor

    These medications include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Saxagliptin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • Sitagliptin and metforminDPP-4 inhibitorMinor

    Examples: Thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blockers, and isoniazid. (Sitagliptin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • Sixteen (16) drugs tested did not show an in vitro interaction with LOKELMA (allopurinol, apixaban, aspirin, captopril, cyclosporine, digoxin, ethinyl estradiol, lisinopril, magnesium, metformin, phenytoin, prednisone, propranolol, quinapril, spironolactone and ticagrelor). (Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate label, Drug interactions)

  • Spironolactonealdosterone antagonistMinor

    In addition to discontinuation of the drug, diuretic therapy may be required. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Warnings)

  • Telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Minor

    In addition to discontinuation of the drug, diuretic therapy may be required. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Warnings)

  • TerbinafineantifungalMinor

    There is no information available from adequate drug-drug interaction studies with the following classes of drugs: oral contraceptives, hormone replacement therapies, hypoglycemics, phenytoins, thiazide diuretics, and calcium channel blockers. (Terbinafine label, Drug interactions)

  • Tetracyclinetetracycline antibioticMinor

    Concurrent use of tetracycline may render oral contraceptives less effective. (Tetracycline label, Drug interactions)

  • Tigecyclinetetracycline antibioticMinor

    Oral Contraceptives Concurrent use of antibacterial drugs with oral contraceptives may render oral contraceptives less effective. (Tigecycline label, Drug interactions)

  • Torsemideloop diureticMinor

    In addition to discontinuation of the drug, diuretic therapy may be required. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Warnings)

  • Triamterenepotassium-sparing diureticMinor

    In addition to discontinuation of the drug, diuretic therapy may be required. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Warnings)

  • Triamterene and hydrochlorothiazidepotassium-sparing diureticMinor

    In addition to discontinuation of the drug, diuretic therapy may be required. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Warnings)

  • Valsartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Minor

    In addition to discontinuation of the drug, diuretic therapy may be required. (Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone label, Warnings)

  • ZiprasidoneantipsychoticMinor

    Oral Contraceptives In vivo studies have revealed no effect of ziprasidone on the pharmacokinetics of estrogen or progesterone components. (Ziprasidone label, Drug interactions)

No significant interaction reported (15)

  • Acebutololbeta blockerNo interaction

    No significant interactions with digoxin, hydrochlorothiazide, hydralazine, sulfinpyrazone, oral contraceptives, tolbutamide, or warfarin have been observed. (Acebutolol label, Drug interactions)

  • AlosetronNo interaction

    Another study showed that alosetron had no clinically significant effect on plasma concentrations of the oral contraceptive agents ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel (CYP3A4 substrates). (Alosetron label, Drug interactions)

  • DarifenacinanticholinergicNo interaction

    Combination oral contraceptives Darifenacin (10 mg three times daily) had no effect on the pharmacokinetics of the combination oral contraceptives containing levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)] . (Darifenacin label, Drug interactions)

  • DofetilideantiarrhythmicNo interaction

    Other Drugs: In healthy volunteers, amlodipine, phenytoin, glyburide, ranitidine, omeprazole, hormone replacement therapy (a combination of conjugated estrogens and medroxyprogesterone), antacid (aluminum and magnesium hydroxides), and theophylline did not affect the pharmacokinetics of dofetilide. (Dofetilide label, Drug interactions)

  • Emtricitabine and tenofovirantiretroviralNo interaction

    No clinically significant drug interactions have been either observed or are expected when DESCOVY is combined with the following drugs: buprenorphine, itraconazole, ketoconazole, lorazepam, methadone, midazolam, naloxone, norbuprenorphine, norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol, and sertraline. (Emtricitabine and tenofovir label, Drug interactions)

  • Emtricitabine, rilpivirine, and tenofovirantiretroviralNo interaction

    No clinically significant drug interactions have been observed between TDF and the following medications: entecavir, methadone, oral contraceptives, ribavirin, sofosbuvir, or tacrolimus in studies conducted in healthy subjects. (Emtricitabine, rilpivirine, and tenofovir label, Drug interactions)

  • FesoterodineanticholinergicNo interaction

    Oral Contraceptives In the presence of fesoterodine, there are no clinically significant changes in the plasma concentrations of combined oral contraceptives containing ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Fesoterodine label, Drug interactions)

  • Ledipasvir and sofosbuvirantiviralNo interaction

    …sofosbuvir is used with the following drugs [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]: abacavir, atazanavir/ritonavir, cyclosporine, darunavir/ritonavir, dolutegravir, efavirenz, elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide, emtricitabine, lamivudine, methadone, midazolam, oral contraceptives, pravastatin, raltegravir, rilpivirine, tacrolimus, or verapamil. (Ledipasvir and sofosbuvir label, Drug interactions)

  • Montelukastleukotriene receptor antagonistNo interaction

    No dose adjustment is needed when SINGULAIR is co-administered with theophylline, prednisone, prednisolone, oral contraceptives, fexofenadine, digoxin, warfarin, gemfibrozil, itraconazole, thyroid hormones, sedative hypnotics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, benzodiazepines, decongestants, and Cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzyme inducers [see Clinical Pharmacology… (Montelukast label, Drug interactions)

  • RaltegravirantiretroviralNo interaction

    Drugs without Clinically Significant Interactions with ISENTRESS In drug interaction studies, raltegravir did not have a clinically meaningful effect on the pharmacokinetics of the following: hormonal contraceptives, methadone, lamivudine, tenofovir, etravirine, darunavir/ritonavir, or boceprevir. (Raltegravir label, Drug interactions)

  • RizatriptantriptanNo interaction

    Oral contraceptives : In a study of concurrent administration of an oral contraceptive during 6 days of administration of MAXALT (10-30 mg/day) in healthy female volunteers (n=18), rizatriptan did not affect plasma concentrations of ethinyl estradiol or norethindrone. (Rizatriptan label, Drug interactions)

  • Sofosbuvir and velpatasvirantiviralNo interaction

    …clinically significant drug interactions have been observed with the following drugs [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]: VOSEVI: cobicistat, darunavir, elvitegravir, emtricitabine, ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate, gemfibrozil, rilpivirine, ritonavir, tenofovir alafenamide, voriconazole Sofosbuvir/velpatasvir: dolutegravir, ketoconazole, raltegravir Sofosbuvir:… (Sofosbuvir and velpatasvir label, Drug interactions)

  • TiagabineanticonvulsantNo interaction

    Oral Contraceptives : Multiple dose administration of tiagabine (8 mg/day monotherapy) did not alter the pharmacokinetics of oral contraceptives in healthy women of child-bearing age. (Tiagabine label, Drug interactions)

  • Zafirlukastleukotriene receptor antagonistNo interaction

    In a single-blind, parallel-group, 3-week study in 39 healthy female subjects taking oral contraceptives, 40 mg twice daily of zafirlukast had no significant effect on ethinyl estradiol plasma concentrations or contraceptive efficacy. (Zafirlukast label, Precautions)

  • ZileutonCYP1A2 inhibitorNo interaction

    Other Concomitant Drug Therapy Drug-drug interaction studies conducted in healthy subjects between zileuton immediate-release tablets and prednisone and ethinyl estradiol (oral contraceptive), drugs known to be metabolized by the CYP3A4 isoenzyme, have shown no significant interaction. (Zileuton label, Drug interactions)

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