Fosaprepitant and Norethindrone interaction
Fosaprepitant and Norethindrone: both prescribing labels describe an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.
Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.
What the FDA labels say
From the Norethindrone label · effective 2026-01-31
Substances increasing the systemic concentrations of HCs: Co-administration of certain HCs and strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors such as itraconazole, voriconazole, fluconazole, grapefruit juice, or ketoconazole may increase the systemic concentrations of progestins, including norethindrone.
From the Fosaprepitant (FOCINVEZ) label · effective 2026-03-30
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.
Risk of Reduced Efficacy of Hormonal Contraceptives Upon coadministration with fosaprepitant, the efficacy of hormonal contraceptives may be reduced during administration of and for 28 days following the last dose of fosaprepitant [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] .
Hormonal Contraceptives Clinical Impact Decreased hormonal exposure during administration of and for 28 days after administration of the last dose of fosaprepitant [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 ), Use in Specific Populations ( 8.3 ), and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] .
Examples birth control pills, transdermal systems, implants, and certain intrauterine systems CYP2C9 Substrates Warfarin Clinical Impact Decreased warfarin exposure and decreased prothrombin time (INR) [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 ) and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] .
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