Progesterone interactions
Progesterone (Prometrium, Crinone), a progestin has 163 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 26 major, 89 moderate, 34 minor, and 14 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 (26)
It has not been established if there is a pharmacokinetic interaction between acitretin and combined oral contraceptives. (Acitretin label, Boxed warning)
Coronary Heart Disease In women 50 to 59 years of age, the WHI estrogen plus progestin trial reported a relative risk for coronary heart disease (CHD) events (defined as nonfatal MI, silent MI, or CHD death) of 1.34 (95% CI, 0.82, 2.19) for CE/MPA compared placebo, with a risk difference of 5 per 10,000 WYs (23 versus 17). (Progesterone label, Warnings)
Coronary Heart Disease In women 50 to 59 years of age, the WHI estrogen plus progestin trial reported a relative risk for coronary heart disease (CHD) events (defined as nonfatal MI, silent MI, or CHD death) of 1.34 (95% CI, 0.82, 2.19) for CE/MPA compared placebo, with a risk difference of 5 per 10,000 WYs (23 versus 17). (Progesterone label, Warnings)
Coronary Heart Disease In women 50 to 59 years of age, the WHI estrogen plus progestin trial reported a relative risk for coronary heart disease (CHD) events (defined as nonfatal MI, silent MI, or CHD death) of 1.34 (95% CI, 0.82, 2.19) for CE/MPA compared placebo, with a risk difference of 5 per 10,000 WYs (23 versus 17). (Progesterone label, Warnings)
Coronary Heart Disease In women 50 to 59 years of age, the WHI estrogen plus progestin trial reported a relative risk for coronary heart disease (CHD) events (defined as nonfatal MI, silent MI, or CHD death) of 1.34 (95% CI, 0.82, 2.19) for CE/MPA compared placebo, with a risk difference of 5 per 10,000 WYs (23 versus 17). (Progesterone label, Warnings)
Coronary Heart Disease In women 50 to 59 years of age, the WHI estrogen plus progestin trial reported a relative risk for coronary heart disease (CHD) events (defined as nonfatal MI, silent MI, or CHD death) of 1.34 (95% CI, 0.82, 2.19) for CE/MPA compared placebo, with a risk difference of 5 per 10,000 WYs (23 versus 17). (Progesterone label, Warnings)
Coronary Heart Disease In women 50 to 59 years of age, the WHI estrogen plus progestin trial reported a relative risk for coronary heart disease (CHD) events (defined as nonfatal MI, silent MI, or CHD death) of 1.34 (95% CI, 0.82, 2.19) for CE/MPA compared placebo, with a risk difference of 5 per 10,000 WYs (23 versus 17). (Progesterone label, Warnings)
Coronary Heart Disease In women 50 to 59 years of age, the WHI estrogen plus progestin trial reported a relative risk for coronary heart disease (CHD) events (defined as nonfatal MI, silent MI, or CHD death) of 1.34 (95% CI, 0.82, 2.19) for CE/MPA compared placebo, with a risk difference of 5 per 10,000 WYs (23 versus 17). (Progesterone label, Warnings)
Coronary Heart Disease In women 50 to 59 years of age, the WHI estrogen plus progestin trial reported a relative risk for coronary heart disease (CHD) events (defined as nonfatal MI, silent MI, or CHD death) of 1.34 (95% CI, 0.82, 2.19) for CE/MPA compared placebo, with a risk difference of 5 per 10,000 WYs (23 versus 17). (Progesterone label, Warnings)
Coronary Heart Disease In women 50 to 59 years of age, the WHI estrogen plus progestin trial reported a relative risk for coronary heart disease (CHD) events (defined as nonfatal MI, silent MI, or CHD death) of 1.34 (95% CI, 0.82, 2.19) for CE/MPA compared placebo, with a risk difference of 5 per 10,000 WYs (23 versus 17). (Progesterone label, Warnings)
Coronary Heart Disease In women 50 to 59 years of age, the WHI estrogen plus progestin trial reported a relative risk for coronary heart disease (CHD) events (defined as nonfatal MI, silent MI, or CHD death) of 1.34 (95% CI, 0.82, 2.19) for CE/MPA compared placebo, with a risk difference of 5 per 10,000 WYs (23 versus 17). (Progesterone label, Warnings)
Coronary Heart Disease In women 50 to 59 years of age, the WHI estrogen plus progestin trial reported a relative risk for coronary heart disease (CHD) events (defined as nonfatal MI, silent MI, or CHD death) of 1.34 (95% CI, 0.82, 2.19) for CE/MPA compared placebo, with a risk difference of 5 per 10,000 WYs (23 versus 17). (Progesterone label, Warnings)
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)
…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)
Coronary Heart Disease In women 50 to 59 years of age, the WHI estrogen plus progestin trial reported a relative risk for coronary heart disease (CHD) events (defined as nonfatal MI, silent MI, or CHD death) of 1.34 (95% CI, 0.82, 2.19) for CE/MPA compared placebo, with a risk difference of 5 per 10,000 WYs (23 versus 17). (Progesterone label, Warnings)
WARNING: TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY Mifepristone is a potent antagonist of progesterone and cortisol via the progesterone and glucocorticoid (GR-II) receptors, respectively. (Mifepristone label, Boxed warning)
Sensitive CYP3A substrates including hormonal contraceptives: Avoid concomitant use with substrates that have narrow therapeutic index. (Mitapivat label, Drug interactions)
Hormonal contraceptives: Avoid concomitant use with LYSODREN. (Mitotane label, Drug interactions)
Coronary Heart Disease In women 50 to 59 years of age, the WHI estrogen plus progestin trial reported a relative risk for coronary heart disease (CHD) events (defined as nonfatal MI, silent MI, or CHD death) of 1.34 (95% CI, 0.82, 2.19) for CE/MPA compared placebo, with a risk difference of 5 per 10,000 WYs (23 versus 17). (Progesterone label, Warnings)
Coronary Heart Disease In women 50 to 59 years of age, the WHI estrogen plus progestin trial reported a relative risk for coronary heart disease (CHD) events (defined as nonfatal MI, silent MI, or CHD death) of 1.34 (95% CI, 0.82, 2.19) for CE/MPA compared placebo, with a risk difference of 5 per 10,000 WYs (23 versus 17). (Progesterone label, Warnings)
Coronary Heart Disease In women 50 to 59 years of age, the WHI estrogen plus progestin trial reported a relative risk for coronary heart disease (CHD) events (defined as nonfatal MI, silent MI, or CHD death) of 1.34 (95% CI, 0.82, 2.19) for CE/MPA compared placebo, with a risk difference of 5 per 10,000 WYs (23 versus 17). (Progesterone label, Warnings)
Coronary Heart Disease In women 50 to 59 years of age, the WHI estrogen plus progestin trial reported a relative risk for coronary heart disease (CHD) events (defined as nonfatal MI, silent MI, or CHD death) of 1.34 (95% CI, 0.82, 2.19) for CE/MPA compared placebo, with a risk difference of 5 per 10,000 WYs (23 versus 17). (Progesterone label, Warnings)
St. John's wort can make birth control pills less effective. (NCCIH, St. John's Wort)
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)
Concomitant use of combined hormonal contraceptives ( 4.1 ) (Tranexamic acid label, Contraindications)
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)
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)
Estrogen Estrogen containing oral contraceptives decrease theophylline clearance in a dose-dependent fashion. (Aminophylline label, Drug interactions)
• 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)
Amoxicillin may reduce the efficacy of oral contraceptives. (Amoxicillin label, Drug interactions)
Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium Extended Release Tablets may reduce efficacy of oral contraceptives. (Amoxicillin and clavulanate label, Drug interactions)
Oral Contraceptives : May be less effective and increased breakthrough bleeding may occur. (Ampicillin label, Drug interactions)
Hormonal Contraceptives : Efficacy of contraceptives may be reduced during and for 28 days following administration of aprepitant. (Aprepitant label, Warnings and precautions)
• 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)
Hormonal contraceptives: TRACLEER use decreases contraceptive exposure and reduces effectiveness ( 7.2 ). (Bosentan label, Drug interactions)
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)
EQUETRO can reduce the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives. (Carbamazepine label, Warnings and precautions)
Oral Contraceptives: Effectiveness of hormonal oral contraceptives may be reduced when administered concomitantly with XCOPRI. (Cenobamate label, Drug interactions)
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)
- Choriogonadotropin alfaModerate
The indices most generally used are as follows: A rise in basal body temperature Increase in serum progesterone and Menstruation following a shift in basal body temperature Urinary or serum luteinizing hormone (LH) rise When used in conjunction with the indices of progesterone production, sonographic visualization of the ovaries will assist in determining if… (Choriogonadotropin alfa label, Precautions)
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)
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)
…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)
…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)
Estrogens, Including Oral Contraceptives Estrogens may decrease the hepatic metabolism of certain corticosteroids and increase exposures, which may increase the risk of adverse reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5 ) and Adverse Reactions ( 6 )] . (Dexamethasone label, Drug interactions)
Aspirin, carbapenem antibiotics, estrogen-containing hormonal contraceptives, methotrexate: Monitoring of valproate concentrations is recommended ( 7.1 ) (Divalproex (valproate) label, Drug interactions)
…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)
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)
Hormonal Contraceptives: APTIOM may decrease the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives. (Eslicarbazepine label, Drug interactions)
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)
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)
Oral contraceptives Two pharmacokinetic studies with a combined oral contraceptive have been performed using multiple doses of fluconazole. (Fluconazole label, Drug interactions)
- FollitropinModerate
Direct or indirect indices of progesterone production are: Urinary or serum luteinizing hormone (LH) rise A rise in basal body temperature Increase in serum progesterone Menstruation following the shift in basal body temperature The following provide sonographic evidence of ovulation: Collapsed follicle Fluid in the cul-de-sac Features consistent with corpus… (Follitropin label, Warnings and precautions)
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)
Other Corticosteroids, doxycycline, estrogens, furosemide, oral contraceptives, paroxetine, quinidine, rifampin, sertraline, theophylline, and vitamin D Drugs whose level is decreased by phenytoin Anticoagulants Apixaban, dabigatran, edoxaban, rivaroxaban Antiepileptic drugs The effect of phenytoin on phenobarbital, valproic acid and sodium valproate serum levels… (Fosphenytoin label, Drug interactions)
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)
…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)
…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)
…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)
…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)
…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)
…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)
…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)
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)
Effect on Oral Contraceptives Teriflunomide may increase the systemic exposures of ethinylestradiol and levonorgestrel. (Leflunomide label, Drug interactions)
Thyroid function: increase in PBI, and butanol extractable protein bound iodine and decrease in T3 uptake values. (Progesterone label, Drug interactions)
Thyroid function: increase in PBI, and butanol extractable protein bound iodine and decrease in T3 uptake values. (Progesterone label, Drug interactions)
Thyroid function: increase in PBI, and butanol extractable protein bound iodine and decrease in T3 uptake values. (Progesterone 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)
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)
The Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) estrogen plus progestin trial reported increased risks of PE, DVT, stroke, and MI in postmenopausal women (50 to 79 years of age, average age 63.4 years) 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. (Progesterone label, Warnings)
Therefore, the relevance of the WHI findings regarding adverse cardiovascular events to lower CE plus other MPA doses, other routes of administration, or other estrogen plus progestogen products is not known. (Progesterone label, Warnings)
Thyroid function: increase in PBI, and butanol extractable protein bound iodine and decrease in T3 uptake values. (Progesterone label, Drug interactions)
Estrogens, including oral contraceptives : Estrogens may decrease the hepatic metabolism of certain corticosteroids, thereby increasing their effect. (Methylprednisolone label, Drug interactions)
Mycophenolate mofetil may reduce effectiveness of oral contraceptives. (Mycophenolate label, Drug interactions)
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)
Therefore, the relevance of the WHI findings regarding adverse cardiovascular events to lower CE plus other MPA doses, other routes of administration, or other estrogen plus progestogen products is not known. (Progesterone label, Warnings)
- OctreotideModerate
Intervention: Decreased bioavailability may potentially diminish the effectiveness of combined oral contraceptives (COCs) or increase breakthrough bleeding. (Octreotide label, Drug interactions)
Oral Contraceptive: TRILEPTAL may decrease the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives ( 7.3 ) (Oxcarbazepine label, Drug interactions)
Contraceptives: 12 mg once daily may decrease the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives containing levonorgestrel ( 7.1 ) (Perampanel label, Drug interactions)
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)
Warfarin Increased and decreased PT/INR responses have been reported when phenytoin is coadministered with warfarin Other Corticosteroids, doxycycline, estrogens, furosemide, oral contraceptives, paroxetine, quinidine, rifampin, sertraline, theophylline, and vitamin D Drugs whose level is decreased by phenytoin Anticoagulants Apixaban, dabigatran, edoxaban, rivaroxaban… (Phenytoin label, Drug interactions)
…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. (Pioglitazone and glimepiride label, Drug interactions)
Sensitive CYP3A4 Substrates (including hormonal contraceptives): WAKIX may reduce effectiveness of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates. (Pitolisant label, Drug interactions)
Estrogens, including oral contraceptives: Estrogens may decrease the hepatic metabolism of certain corticosteroids thereby increasing their effect. (Prednisolone label, Drug interactions)
Estrogens, Including Oral Contraceptives Estrogens may decrease the hepatic metabolism of certain corticosteroids, thereby increasing their effect. (Prednisone label, Drug interactions)
Thyroid function: increase in PBI, and butanol extractable protein bound iodine and decrease in T3 uptake values. (Progesterone label, Drug interactions)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Risk of Drug Interactions with Certain Hormonal Contraceptives JOURNAVX-treated patients taking concomitant hormonal 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… (Suzetrigine label, Warnings and precautions)
Effect of AUBAGIO on Oral Contraceptives AUBAGIO may increase the systemic exposures of ethinylestradiol and levonorgestrel. (Teriflunomide label, Drug interactions)
Thyroid function: increase in PBI, and butanol extractable protein bound iodine and decrease in T3 uptake values. (Progesterone label, Drug interactions)
Estrogen Estrogen containing oral contraceptives decrease theophylline clearance in a dose-dependent fashion. (Theophylline label, Drug interactions)
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)
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)
Patients taking estrogen-containing or progestin-only contraceptives should be asked to report any change in their bleeding patterns. (Topiramate label, Drug interactions)
Estrogens, including oral contraceptives: Estrogens may decrease the hepatic metabolism of certain corticosteroids, thereby increasing their effect. (Triamcinolone label, Drug interactions)
- 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)
Aspirin, carbapenem antibiotics, estrogen-containing hormonal contraceptives: Monitoring of valproate concentrations is recommended (7.1) (Valproic acid label, Drug interactions)
…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)
Minor mentions (34)
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)
Drug products which may be affected include oral or other systemic hormonal contraceptives. (Bexarotene label, Drug interactions)
Effect of SYMPAZAN ® on Other Drugs Hormonal Contraceptives SYMPAZAN ® is a weak CYP3A4 inducer. (Clobazam label, Drug interactions)
Moderate or weak CYP1A2 inhibitors include oral contraceptives and caffeine. (Clozapine label, Drug interactions)
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)
Concurrent use of tetracyclines with oral contraceptives may render oral contraceptives less effective. (Demeclocycline label, Drug interactions)
Oral Contraceptives The effect of oral contraceptives on the pharmacokinetics of Dihydroergotamine Mesylate Injection, USP has not been studied. (Dihydroergotamine label, Drug interactions)
Concurrent use of tetracyclines, including doxycycline hyclate may render oral contraceptives less effective. (Doxycycline label, Drug interactions)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
…carbamazepine and oxcarbazepine Antibiotics: rifampicin and rifabutin Barbiturates: phenobarbital and primidone Antiretrovirals: efavirenz and nevirapine Estrogen and Estrogen Containing Products Clinical Impact: Oral estrogen and estrogen-containing oral contraceptives may interact with hydrocortisone by increasing serum cortisol-binding globulin (CBG) concentration. (Hydrocortisone label, Drug interactions)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
No pharmacokinetic interactions were observed between LYRICA and carbamazepine, gabapentin, lamotrigine, oral contraceptive, phenobarbital, phenytoin, topiramate, and valproic acid. (Pregabalin label, Drug interactions)
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)
Hormonal contraceptives may be less effective with BANZEL; use additional non-hormonal forms of contraception ( 7.3 ) (Rufinamide label, Drug interactions)
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)
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)
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)
Concurrent use of tetracycline may render oral contraceptives less effective. (Tetracycline label, Drug interactions)
Oral Contraceptives Concurrent use of antibacterial drugs with oral contraceptives may render oral contraceptives less effective. (Tigecycline label, Drug interactions)
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 (14)
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)
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)
In addition, studies in healthy volunteers have shown that dofetilide does not affect the pharmacokinetics or pharmacodynamics of warfarin, or the pharmacokinetics of propranolol (40 mg twice daily), phenytoin, theophylline, or oral contraceptives. (Dofetilide label, Drug interactions)
…clinically significant changes in concentration were observed for the following agents when co-administered with doravirine: dolutegravir, lamivudine, TDF, elbasvir and grazoprevir, ledipasvir and sofosbuvir, atorvastatin, an oral contraceptive containing ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel, metformin, methadone, and midazolam [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Doravirine label, Drug interactions)
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)
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)
…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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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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