Fosamprenavir and Levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol interaction

Fosamprenavir and Levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol: both prescribing labels describe an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.

Moderate

Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.

What the FDA labels say

From the Fosamprenavir (Fosamprenavir Calcium) label · effective 2026-06-30

Moderate

Fosamprenavir calcium: ↓ Amprenavir ↓ Ethinyl estradiol May lead to loss of virologic response. a Fosamprenavir calcium/ritonavir: ↓ Ethinyl estradiol Increased risk of transaminase elevations.

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Minor

Oral contraceptives: Ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone a Alternative methods of non-hormonal contraception are recommended.

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From the Levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol (Tyblume) label · effective 2026-08-27

Moderate

John's wort, and certain protease inhibitors (see separate section on protease inhibitors below).

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Moderate

CYP3A inhibitors such as itraconazole, voriconazole, fluconazole, grapefruit juice The effect of grapefruit juice on CYP3A4 enzymes (e.g., strong vs. moderate inhibition) depends on its brand, concentration, and preparation. , or ketoconazole may increase systemic exposure of the estrogen and/or progestin component of CHCs.

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Moderate

…non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors: Significant decreases in systemic exposure of the estrogen and/or progestin have been noted when CHCs are co-administered with some HIV protease inhibitors (e.g., nelfinavir, ritonavir, darunavir/ritonavir, (fos)amprenavir/ritonavir, lopinavir/ritonavir, and tipranavir/ritonavir), some HCV protease inhibitors (e.g.,…

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Moderate

In contrast, significant increases in systemic exposure of the estrogen and/or progestin have been noted when CHCs are co-administered with certain other HIV protease inhibitors (e.g., indinavir and atazanavir/ritonavir) and with other non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (e.g., etravirine).

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