Medroxyprogesterone interactions

Medroxyprogesterone (Provera, Depo-Provera), a progestin has 130 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 14 major, 89 moderate, 21 minor, and 6 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.

Major interactions (14)

  • …Cardiovascular disorders and Probable Dementia .) The WHI estrogen plus progestin substudy reported increased risks of DVT, pulmonary embolism (PE), stroke and myocardial infarction (MI) in postmenopausal women (50 to 79 years of age) during 5.6 years of treatment with daily oral CE (0.625 mg) combined with medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) [2.5 mg], relative to placebo. (Conjugated estrogens label, Boxed warning)

  • Drospirenone and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveMajor

    • MPA Injectable Suspension, USP is not recommended as a long-term (i.e., longer than 2 years) birth control method unless other options are considered inadequate [see Indications and Usage (1) and Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . (Medroxyprogesterone label, Boxed warning)

  • EstradiolestrogenMajor

    …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 [see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY , Clinical Studies ]. (Estradiol 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

    …Precautions ( 5.4 )] • Postpartum endometritis or infected abortion in the past 3 months • Known or suspected uterine or cervical malignancy • Known or suspected breast cancer or other progestin-sensitive cancer, now or in the past • Uterine bleeding of unknown etiology • Untreated acute cervicitis or vaginitis, including bacterial vaginosis or other lower genital… (Levonorgestrel label, Contraindications)

  • • MPA Injectable Suspension, USP is not recommended as a long-term (i.e., longer than 2 years) birth control method unless other options are considered inadequate [see Indications and Usage (1) and Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . (Medroxyprogesterone label, Boxed warning)

  • NorethindroneprogestinMajor

    • MPA Injectable Suspension, USP is not recommended as a long-term (i.e., longer than 2 years) birth control method unless other options are considered inadequate [see Indications and Usage (1) and Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . (Medroxyprogesterone label, Boxed warning)

  • • MPA Injectable Suspension, USP is not recommended as a long-term (i.e., longer than 2 years) birth control method unless other options are considered inadequate [see Indications and Usage (1) and Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . (Medroxyprogesterone label, Boxed warning)

  • Norgestimate and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveMajor

    • MPA Injectable Suspension, USP is not recommended as a long-term (i.e., longer than 2 years) birth control method unless other options are considered inadequate [see Indications and Usage (1) and Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . (Medroxyprogesterone label, Boxed warning)

  • ProgesteroneprogestinMajor

    …increased risks of deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, stroke and myocardial infarction in postmenopausal women (50 to 79 years of age) during 5.6 years of treatment with daily oral conjugated estrogens (CE) [0.625 mg] combined with medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) [2.5 mg], relative to placebo (see CLINICAL STUDIES and WARNINGS, Cardiovascular disorders ). (Progesterone label, Boxed warning)

  • 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 (89)

  • AlcoholAlcoholModerate

    MPA Injectable Suspension, USP can pose an additional risk in patients with risk factors for osteoporosis (e.g., metabolic bone disease, chronic alcohol and/or tobacco use, anorexia nervosa, strong family history of osteoporosis or chronic use of drugs that can reduce bone mass such as anticonvulsants or corticosteroids). (Medroxyprogesterone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • 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)

  • AprepitantCYP3A4 inhibitorModerate

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

  • 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)

  • BeclomethasonecorticosteroidModerate

    MPA Injectable Suspension, USP can pose an additional risk in patients with risk factors for osteoporosis (e.g., metabolic bone disease, chronic alcohol and/or tobacco use, anorexia nervosa, strong family history of osteoporosis or chronic use of drugs that can reduce bone mass such as anticonvulsants or corticosteroids). (Medroxyprogesterone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • BetamethasonecorticosteroidModerate

    MPA Injectable Suspension, USP can pose an additional risk in patients with risk factors for osteoporosis (e.g., metabolic bone disease, chronic alcohol and/or tobacco use, anorexia nervosa, strong family history of osteoporosis or chronic use of drugs that can reduce bone mass such as anticonvulsants or corticosteroids). (Medroxyprogesterone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • BosentanCYP3A4 inducerModerate

    Some drugs or herbal products that may decrease the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives include: • barbiturates • bosentan • carbamazepine • felbamate • griseofulvin • oxcarbazepine • phenytoin • rifampin • St. (Medroxyprogesterone label, Drug interactions)

  • BrivaracetamanticonvulsantModerate

    MPA Injectable Suspension, USP can pose an additional risk in patients with risk factors for osteoporosis (e.g., metabolic bone disease, chronic alcohol and/or tobacco use, anorexia nervosa, strong family history of osteoporosis or chronic use of drugs that can reduce bone mass such as anticonvulsants or corticosteroids). (Medroxyprogesterone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • BudesonidecorticosteroidModerate

    MPA Injectable Suspension, USP can pose an additional risk in patients with risk factors for osteoporosis (e.g., metabolic bone disease, chronic alcohol and/or tobacco use, anorexia nervosa, strong family history of osteoporosis or chronic use of drugs that can reduce bone mass such as anticonvulsants or corticosteroids). (Medroxyprogesterone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Budesonide and formoterolcorticosteroidModerate

    MPA Injectable Suspension, USP can pose an additional risk in patients with risk factors for osteoporosis (e.g., metabolic bone disease, chronic alcohol and/or tobacco use, anorexia nervosa, strong family history of osteoporosis or chronic use of drugs that can reduce bone mass such as anticonvulsants or corticosteroids). (Medroxyprogesterone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Butalbital, acetaminophen, and caffeinebarbiturateModerate

    Some drugs or herbal products that may decrease the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives include: • barbiturates • bosentan • carbamazepine • felbamate • griseofulvin • oxcarbazepine • phenytoin • rifampin • St. (Medroxyprogesterone label, Drug interactions)

  • Cannabidiol (prescription)anticonvulsantModerate

    MPA Injectable Suspension, USP can pose an additional risk in patients with risk factors for osteoporosis (e.g., metabolic bone disease, chronic alcohol and/or tobacco use, anorexia nervosa, strong family history of osteoporosis or chronic use of drugs that can reduce bone mass such as anticonvulsants or corticosteroids). (Medroxyprogesterone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CarbamazepineanticonvulsantModerate

    Some drugs or herbal products that may decrease the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives include: • barbiturates • bosentan • carbamazepine • felbamate • griseofulvin • oxcarbazepine • phenytoin • rifampin • St. (Medroxyprogesterone label, Drug interactions)

  • CenobamateanticonvulsantModerate

    MPA Injectable Suspension, USP can pose an additional risk in patients with risk factors for osteoporosis (e.g., metabolic bone disease, chronic alcohol and/or tobacco use, anorexia nervosa, strong family history of osteoporosis or chronic use of drugs that can reduce bone mass such as anticonvulsants or corticosteroids). (Medroxyprogesterone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • 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)

  • ClobazambenzodiazepineModerate

    MPA Injectable Suspension, USP can pose an additional risk in patients with risk factors for osteoporosis (e.g., metabolic bone disease, chronic alcohol and/or tobacco use, anorexia nervosa, strong family history of osteoporosis or chronic use of drugs that can reduce bone mass such as anticonvulsants or corticosteroids). (Medroxyprogesterone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ClobetasolcorticosteroidModerate

    MPA Injectable Suspension, USP can pose an additional risk in patients with risk factors for osteoporosis (e.g., metabolic bone disease, chronic alcohol and/or tobacco use, anorexia nervosa, strong family history of osteoporosis or chronic use of drugs that can reduce bone mass such as anticonvulsants or corticosteroids). (Medroxyprogesterone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ClonazepambenzodiazepineModerate

    MPA Injectable Suspension, USP can pose an additional risk in patients with risk factors for osteoporosis (e.g., metabolic bone disease, chronic alcohol and/or tobacco use, anorexia nervosa, strong family history of osteoporosis or chronic use of drugs that can reduce bone mass such as anticonvulsants or corticosteroids). (Medroxyprogesterone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • DesonidecorticosteroidModerate

    MPA Injectable Suspension, USP can pose an additional risk in patients with risk factors for osteoporosis (e.g., metabolic bone disease, chronic alcohol and/or tobacco use, anorexia nervosa, strong family history of osteoporosis or chronic use of drugs that can reduce bone mass such as anticonvulsants or corticosteroids). (Medroxyprogesterone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DexamethasonecorticosteroidModerate

    MPA Injectable Suspension, USP can pose an additional risk in patients with risk factors for osteoporosis (e.g., metabolic bone disease, chronic alcohol and/or tobacco use, anorexia nervosa, strong family history of osteoporosis or chronic use of drugs that can reduce bone mass such as anticonvulsants or corticosteroids). (Medroxyprogesterone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Divalproex (valproate)anticonvulsantModerate

    MPA Injectable Suspension, USP can pose an additional risk in patients with risk factors for osteoporosis (e.g., metabolic bone disease, chronic alcohol and/or tobacco use, anorexia nervosa, strong family history of osteoporosis or chronic use of drugs that can reduce bone mass such as anticonvulsants or corticosteroids). (Medroxyprogesterone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • 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)

  • DuloxetineSNRIModerate

    Therefore, an increase or decrease in the metabolism of CYP3A substrates (e.g., oral contraceptives and other steroidal agents) resulting from induction or inhibition is not anticipated, although clinical studies have not been performed. (Duloxetine label, Drug interactions)

  • Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftorModerate

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

  • EslicarbazepineanticonvulsantModerate

    MPA Injectable Suspension, USP can pose an additional risk in patients with risk factors for osteoporosis (e.g., metabolic bone disease, chronic alcohol and/or tobacco use, anorexia nervosa, strong family history of osteoporosis or chronic use of drugs that can reduce bone mass such as anticonvulsants or corticosteroids). (Medroxyprogesterone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • EthosuximideanticonvulsantModerate

    MPA Injectable Suspension, USP can pose an additional risk in patients with risk factors for osteoporosis (e.g., metabolic bone disease, chronic alcohol and/or tobacco use, anorexia nervosa, strong family history of osteoporosis or chronic use of drugs that can reduce bone mass such as anticonvulsants or corticosteroids). (Medroxyprogesterone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • FelbamateanticonvulsantModerate

    Some drugs or herbal products that may decrease the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives include: • barbiturates • bosentan • carbamazepine • felbamate • griseofulvin • oxcarbazepine • phenytoin • rifampin • St. (Medroxyprogesterone 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

    MPA Injectable Suspension, USP can pose an additional risk in patients with risk factors for osteoporosis (e.g., metabolic bone disease, chronic alcohol and/or tobacco use, anorexia nervosa, strong family history of osteoporosis or chronic use of drugs that can reduce bone mass such as anticonvulsants or corticosteroids). (Medroxyprogesterone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • FluocinonidecorticosteroidModerate

    MPA Injectable Suspension, USP can pose an additional risk in patients with risk factors for osteoporosis (e.g., metabolic bone disease, chronic alcohol and/or tobacco use, anorexia nervosa, strong family history of osteoporosis or chronic use of drugs that can reduce bone mass such as anticonvulsants or corticosteroids). (Medroxyprogesterone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • FluticasonecorticosteroidModerate

    MPA Injectable Suspension, USP can pose an additional risk in patients with risk factors for osteoporosis (e.g., metabolic bone disease, chronic alcohol and/or tobacco use, anorexia nervosa, strong family history of osteoporosis or chronic use of drugs that can reduce bone mass such as anticonvulsants or corticosteroids). (Medroxyprogesterone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Fluticasone and salmeterolcorticosteroidModerate

    MPA Injectable Suspension, USP can pose an additional risk in patients with risk factors for osteoporosis (e.g., metabolic bone disease, chronic alcohol and/or tobacco use, anorexia nervosa, strong family history of osteoporosis or chronic use of drugs that can reduce bone mass such as anticonvulsants or corticosteroids). (Medroxyprogesterone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • GabapentinanticonvulsantModerate

    MPA Injectable Suspension, USP can pose an additional risk in patients with risk factors for osteoporosis (e.g., metabolic bone disease, chronic alcohol and/or tobacco use, anorexia nervosa, strong family history of osteoporosis or chronic use of drugs that can reduce bone mass such as anticonvulsants or corticosteroids). (Medroxyprogesterone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • GlimepiridesulfonylureaModerate

    …somatropin, protease inhibitors, atypical antipsychotic medications (e.g., olanzapine and clozapine), barbiturates, diazoxide, laxatives, rifampin, thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid hormones, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics (e.g., epinephrine, albuterol, terbutaline), and isoniazid. (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)

  • HalobetasolcorticosteroidModerate

    MPA Injectable Suspension, USP can pose an additional risk in patients with risk factors for osteoporosis (e.g., metabolic bone disease, chronic alcohol and/or tobacco use, anorexia nervosa, strong family history of osteoporosis or chronic use of drugs that can reduce bone mass such as anticonvulsants or corticosteroids). (Medroxyprogesterone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • HydrocortisonecorticosteroidModerate

    MPA Injectable Suspension, USP can pose an additional risk in patients with risk factors for osteoporosis (e.g., metabolic bone disease, chronic alcohol and/or tobacco use, anorexia nervosa, strong family history of osteoporosis or chronic use of drugs that can reduce bone mass such as anticonvulsants or corticosteroids). (Medroxyprogesterone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Insulin aspartinsulinModerate

    …Glucose Lowering Effect of Insulin Aspart Drugs: 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),… (Insulin aspart label, Drug interactions)

  • Insulin degludecinsulinModerate

    …Glucose Lowering Effect of Insulin Degludec Drugs: 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),… (Insulin degludec label, Drug interactions)

  • Insulin detemirinsulinModerate

    …Blood Glucose Lowering Effect of LEVEMIR Drugs: 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),… (Insulin detemir label, Drug interactions)

  • Insulin glargineinsulinModerate

    …Lowering Effect of Insulin Glargine-yfgn Drugs: 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),… (Insulin glargine label, Drug interactions)

  • Insulin lisproinsulinModerate

    …Blood Glucose Lowering Effect of LYUMJEV Drugs: 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),… (Insulin lispro label, Drug interactions)

  • LacosamideanticonvulsantModerate

    MPA Injectable Suspension, USP can pose an additional risk in patients with risk factors for osteoporosis (e.g., metabolic bone disease, chronic alcohol and/or tobacco use, anorexia nervosa, strong family history of osteoporosis or chronic use of drugs that can reduce bone mass such as anticonvulsants or corticosteroids). (Medroxyprogesterone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • LamotrigineanticonvulsantModerate

    MPA Injectable Suspension, USP can pose an additional risk in patients with risk factors for osteoporosis (e.g., metabolic bone disease, chronic alcohol and/or tobacco use, anorexia nervosa, strong family history of osteoporosis or chronic use of drugs that can reduce bone mass such as anticonvulsants or corticosteroids). (Medroxyprogesterone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • LeflunomideimmunosuppressantModerate

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

  • LevetiracetamanticonvulsantModerate

    MPA Injectable Suspension, USP can pose an additional risk in patients with risk factors for osteoporosis (e.g., metabolic bone disease, chronic alcohol and/or tobacco use, anorexia nervosa, strong family history of osteoporosis or chronic use of drugs that can reduce bone mass such as anticonvulsants or corticosteroids). (Medroxyprogesterone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Levothyroxinethyroid hormoneModerate

    …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)

  • 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)

  • MethylprednisolonecorticosteroidModerate

    MPA Injectable Suspension, USP can pose an additional risk in patients with risk factors for osteoporosis (e.g., metabolic bone disease, chronic alcohol and/or tobacco use, anorexia nervosa, strong family history of osteoporosis or chronic use of drugs that can reduce bone mass such as anticonvulsants or corticosteroids). (Medroxyprogesterone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • MometasonecorticosteroidModerate

    MPA Injectable Suspension, USP can pose an additional risk in patients with risk factors for osteoporosis (e.g., metabolic bone disease, chronic alcohol and/or tobacco use, anorexia nervosa, strong family history of osteoporosis or chronic use of drugs that can reduce bone mass such as anticonvulsants or corticosteroids). (Medroxyprogesterone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • MycophenolateimmunosuppressantModerate

    MYHIBBIN may reduce effectiveness of oral contraceptives. (Mycophenolate 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)

  • Nirmatrelvir and ritonavirantiviralModerate

    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)

  • OxcarbazepineanticonvulsantModerate

    Some drugs or herbal products that may decrease the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives include: • barbiturates • bosentan • carbamazepine • felbamate • griseofulvin • oxcarbazepine • phenytoin • rifampin • St. (Medroxyprogesterone label, Drug interactions)

  • PerampanelanticonvulsantModerate

    MPA Injectable Suspension, USP can pose an additional risk in patients with risk factors for osteoporosis (e.g., metabolic bone disease, chronic alcohol and/or tobacco use, anorexia nervosa, strong family history of osteoporosis or chronic use of drugs that can reduce bone mass such as anticonvulsants or corticosteroids). (Medroxyprogesterone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PhenobarbitalbarbiturateModerate

    MPA Injectable Suspension, USP can pose an additional risk in patients with risk factors for osteoporosis (e.g., metabolic bone disease, chronic alcohol and/or tobacco use, anorexia nervosa, strong family history of osteoporosis or chronic use of drugs that can reduce bone mass such as anticonvulsants or corticosteroids). (Medroxyprogesterone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Phentermine and topiramateCNS stimulantModerate

    John's wort • topiramate HIV protease inhibitors and non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors : Significant changes (increase or decrease) in the plasma levels of progestin have been noted in some cases of co-administration of HIV protease inhibitors. (Medroxyprogesterone label, Drug interactions)

  • PhenytoinanticonvulsantModerate

    Some drugs or herbal products that may decrease the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives include: • barbiturates • bosentan • carbamazepine • felbamate • griseofulvin • oxcarbazepine • phenytoin • rifampin • St. (Medroxyprogesterone 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

    MPA Injectable Suspension, USP can pose an additional risk in patients with risk factors for osteoporosis (e.g., metabolic bone disease, chronic alcohol and/or tobacco use, anorexia nervosa, strong family history of osteoporosis or chronic use of drugs that can reduce bone mass such as anticonvulsants or corticosteroids). (Medroxyprogesterone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PrednisonecorticosteroidModerate

    MPA Injectable Suspension, USP can pose an additional risk in patients with risk factors for osteoporosis (e.g., metabolic bone disease, chronic alcohol and/or tobacco use, anorexia nervosa, strong family history of osteoporosis or chronic use of drugs that can reduce bone mass such as anticonvulsants or corticosteroids). (Medroxyprogesterone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PregabalinanticonvulsantModerate

    MPA Injectable Suspension, USP can pose an additional risk in patients with risk factors for osteoporosis (e.g., metabolic bone disease, chronic alcohol and/or tobacco use, anorexia nervosa, strong family history of osteoporosis or chronic use of drugs that can reduce bone mass such as anticonvulsants or corticosteroids). (Medroxyprogesterone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PrimidoneanticonvulsantModerate

    MPA Injectable Suspension, USP can pose an additional risk in patients with risk factors for osteoporosis (e.g., metabolic bone disease, chronic alcohol and/or tobacco use, anorexia nervosa, strong family history of osteoporosis or chronic use of drugs that can reduce bone mass such as anticonvulsants or corticosteroids). (Medroxyprogesterone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Raloxifeneselective estrogen receptor modulatorModerate

    History of Hypertriglyceridemia when Treated with Estrogens Limited clinical data suggest that some women with a history of marked hypertriglyceridemia (>5.6 mmol/L or >500 mg/dL) in response to treatment with oral estrogen or estrogen plus progestin may develop increased levels of triglycerides when treated with EVISTA. (Raloxifene label, Warnings and precautions)

  • RifampinantibioticModerate

    Some drugs or herbal products that may decrease the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives include: • barbiturates • bosentan • carbamazepine • felbamate • griseofulvin • oxcarbazepine • phenytoin • rifampin • St. (Medroxyprogesterone 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

    John's wort • topiramate HIV protease inhibitors and non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors : Significant changes (increase or decrease) in the plasma levels of progestin have been noted in some cases of co-administration of HIV protease inhibitors. (Medroxyprogesterone 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)

  • RufinamideanticonvulsantModerate

    MPA Injectable Suspension, USP can pose an additional risk in patients with risk factors for osteoporosis (e.g., metabolic bone disease, chronic alcohol and/or tobacco use, anorexia nervosa, strong family history of osteoporosis or chronic use of drugs that can reduce bone mass such as anticonvulsants or corticosteroids). (Medroxyprogesterone 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

    The following laboratory tests may be affected by progestins including MPA Injectable Suspension, USP: (a) Plasma and urinary steroid levels are decreased (e.g., progesterone, estradiol, pregnanediol, testosterone, cortisol). (Medroxyprogesterone label, Drug interactions)

  • TheophyllinemethylxanthineModerate

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

  • TiagabineanticonvulsantModerate

    MPA Injectable Suspension, USP can pose an additional risk in patients with risk factors for osteoporosis (e.g., metabolic bone disease, chronic alcohol and/or tobacco use, anorexia nervosa, strong family history of osteoporosis or chronic use of drugs that can reduce bone mass such as anticonvulsants or corticosteroids). (Medroxyprogesterone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TirzepatideGLP-1 receptor agonistModerate

    Advise patients using oral hormonal contraceptives to switch to a non-oral contraceptive method, or add a barrier method of contraception for 4 weeks after initiation with ZEPBOUND and for 4 weeks after each dose escalation. (Tirzepatide label, Drug interactions)

  • Tobacco and smokingTobacco and cannabisModerate

    MPA Injectable Suspension, USP can pose an additional risk in patients with risk factors for osteoporosis (e.g., metabolic bone disease, chronic alcohol and/or tobacco use, anorexia nervosa, strong family history of osteoporosis or chronic use of drugs that can reduce bone mass such as anticonvulsants or corticosteroids). (Medroxyprogesterone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • 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

    John's wort • topiramate HIV protease inhibitors and non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors : Significant changes (increase or decrease) in the plasma levels of progestin have been noted in some cases of co-administration of HIV protease inhibitors. (Medroxyprogesterone label, Drug interactions)

  • TriamcinolonecorticosteroidModerate

    MPA Injectable Suspension, USP can pose an additional risk in patients with risk factors for osteoporosis (e.g., metabolic bone disease, chronic alcohol and/or tobacco use, anorexia nervosa, strong family history of osteoporosis or chronic use of drugs that can reduce bone mass such as anticonvulsants or corticosteroids). (Medroxyprogesterone 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

    MPA Injectable Suspension, USP can pose an additional risk in patients with risk factors for osteoporosis (e.g., metabolic bone disease, chronic alcohol and/or tobacco use, anorexia nervosa, strong family history of osteoporosis or chronic use of drugs that can reduce bone mass such as anticonvulsants or corticosteroids). (Medroxyprogesterone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • VigabatrinanticonvulsantModerate

    MPA Injectable Suspension, USP can pose an additional risk in patients with risk factors for osteoporosis (e.g., metabolic bone disease, chronic alcohol and/or tobacco use, anorexia nervosa, strong family history of osteoporosis or chronic use of drugs that can reduce bone mass such as anticonvulsants or corticosteroids). (Medroxyprogesterone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • WarfarinanticoagulantModerate

    …carbamazepine, phenobarbital, rifampin CYP1A2 acyclovir, allopurinol, caffeine, cimetidine, ciprofloxacin, disulfiram, enoxacin, famotidine, fluvoxamine, methoxsalen, mexiletine, norfloxacin, oral contraceptives, phenylpropanolamine, propafenone, propranolol, terbinafine, thiabendazole, ticlopidine, verapamil, zileuton montelukast, moricizine, omeprazole, phenobarbital,… (Warfarin label, Drug interactions)

  • ZonisamideanticonvulsantModerate

    MPA Injectable Suspension, USP can pose an additional risk in patients with risk factors for osteoporosis (e.g., metabolic bone disease, chronic alcohol and/or tobacco use, anorexia nervosa, strong family history of osteoporosis or chronic use of drugs that can reduce bone mass such as anticonvulsants or corticosteroids). (Medroxyprogesterone label, Warnings and precautions)

Minor mentions (21)

  • 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)

  • ArmodafinilCNS stimulantMinor

    Counsel patients to use a back-up method or alternative method of contraception when enzyme inducers are used with MPA Injectable Suspension, USP. (Medroxyprogesterone label, Drug interactions)

  • ClozapineantipsychoticMinor

    Moderate or weak CYP1A2 inhibitors include oral contraceptives and caffeine. (Clozapine 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)

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • Insulin regular (human)insulinMinor

    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) and Thyroid Hormones. (Insulin regular (human) label, Drug interactions)

  • 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)

  • MegestrolprogestinMinor

    Changes in Contraceptive Effectiveness Associated with Co-Administration of Other Products If a woman on hormonal contraceptives takes a drug or herbal product that induces enzymes, including CYP3A4, that metabolize contraceptive hormones, counsel her to use additional contraception or a different method of contraception. (Medroxyprogesterone label, Drug interactions)

  • 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)

  • 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

    Counsel patients to use a back-up method or alternative method of contraception when enzyme inducers are used with MPA Injectable Suspension, USP. (Medroxyprogesterone label, Drug interactions)

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • 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 (6)

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • 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)

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