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Ethinyl Estradiol + Desogestrel (0.03 mg) interactions

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Medicines documented to interact with Ethinyl Estradiol + Desogestrel (0.03 mg), worst severity first.
MedicineSeverityMechanismEffectSources
Bosentan Monohydratevia Desogestrel, EthinylestradiolMajorMetabolismCoadministration with bosentan may decrease the plasma concentrations and efficacy of contraceptive hormones. The mechanism is bosentan induction of CYP450…2 documented mechanisms85 sources — open the full entry
Brigatinibvia Desogestrel, EthinylestradiolMajorMetabolismCoadministration with brigatinib may decrease the plasma concentrations of contraceptive hormones. Brigatinib has been shown in vitro to induce CYP450 3A4 at…2 documented mechanisms38 sources — open the full entry
Carbamazepinevia Desogestrel, EthinylestradiolMajorAntagonism · MetabolismCoadministration with certain anticonvulsants such as carbamazepine, eslicarbazepine, oxcarbazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, and primidone may reduce the…2 documented mechanisms98 sources — open the full entry
Carfilzomibvia Desogestrel, EthinylestradiolMajorSynergyVenous thromboembolic events, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), have occurred during treatment with carfilzomib, and concurrent…2 documented mechanisms40 sources — open the full entry
Dantrolene Sodiumvia EthinylestradiolMajorSynergyThe use of estrogens may potentiate the risk of hepatotoxicity associated with dantrolene therapy. The mechanism of interaction is unknown. Fatal and non-fatal…39 sources — open the full entry
Fosphenytoin Sodiumvia Desogestrel, EthinylestradiolMajorAntagonism · MetabolismCoadministration with certain anticonvulsants such as carbamazepine, eslicarbazepine, oxcarbazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, and primidone may reduce the…2 documented mechanisms98 sources — open the full entry
Glecaprevir + Pibrentasvirvia EthinylestradiolMajorMetabolism · SynergyCoadministration of ethinyl estradiol with glecaprevir-pibrentasvir may increase the risk of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) elevations. ALT elevations are also…2 documented mechanisms5 sources — open the full entry
Griseofulvin [Ultra Microsize]via Desogestrel, EthinylestradiolMajorMetabolismLimited clinical data suggest that griseofulvin may reduce the efficacy of contraceptive hormones.The proposed mechanism is accelerated clearance of the…2 documented mechanisms61 sources — open the full entry
Lenalidomidevia EthinylestradiolMajorSynergyConcomitant treatment with agents that can cause thrombosis such as estrogens may potentiate the risk of venous thromboembolic events associated with the use…36 sources — open the full entry
Mavacamtenvia Desogestrel, EthinylestradiolMajorMetabolismCoadministration with mavacamten may decrease the plasma concentrations and efficacy of contraceptive hormones. The proposed mechanism is mavacamten induction…2 documented mechanisms1 sources — open the full entry
Mycophenolate Mofetilvia Desogestrel, EthinylestradiolMajorOthersCoadministration with mycophenolic acid may decrease the plasma concentrations and, theoretically, the efficacy of contraceptive hormones. The mechanism of…3 documented mechanisms39 sources — open the full entry
Mycophenolic acidvia Desogestrel, EthinylestradiolMajorOthersCoadministration with mycophenolic acid may decrease the plasma concentrations and, theoretically, the efficacy of contraceptive hormones. The mechanism of…2 documented mechanisms39 sources — open the full entry
Oxcarbazepinevia Desogestrel, EthinylestradiolMajorAntagonism · MetabolismCoadministration with certain anticonvulsants such as carbamazepine, eslicarbazepine, oxcarbazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, and primidone may reduce the…3 documented mechanisms98 sources — open the full entry
Phenobarbitalvia Desogestrel, EthinylestradiolMajorAntagonism · MetabolismCoadministration with certain anticonvulsants such as carbamazepine, eslicarbazepine, oxcarbazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, and primidone may reduce the…2 documented mechanisms98 sources — open the full entry
Phenytoin Sodiumvia Desogestrel, EthinylestradiolMajorAntagonism · MetabolismCoadministration with certain anticonvulsants such as carbamazepine, eslicarbazepine, oxcarbazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, and primidone may reduce the…2 documented mechanisms98 sources — open the full entry
Pomalidomidevia EthinylestradiolMajorSynergyConcomitant treatment with agents that can cause thrombosis such as erythropoiesis-stimulating agents, estrogens, selective estrogen receptor modulators, or C1…4 sources — open the full entry
Primidonevia Desogestrel, EthinylestradiolMajorAntagonism · MetabolismCoadministration with certain anticonvulsants such as carbamazepine, eslicarbazepine, oxcarbazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, and primidone may reduce the…2 documented mechanisms98 sources — open the full entry
Relugolixvia EthinylestradiolMajorAntagonismCoadministration of hormonal contraceptives may decrease the efficacy of the fixed-dose oral formulation of relugolix, estradiol, and norethindrone when used…4 sources — open the full entry
Relugolix + Estradiol + Norethindronevia EthinylestradiolMajorAntagonismCoadministration of hormonal contraceptives may decrease the efficacy of the fixed-dose oral formulation of relugolix, estradiol, and norethindrone when used…4 sources — open the full entry
Rifampicinvia Desogestrel, EthinylestradiolMajorMetabolismCoadministration with rifampin or other rifamycins may reduce the efficacy of contraceptive hormones.The interaction stems from accelerated clearance of…2 documented mechanisms145 sources — open the full entry
Rifampicin + Isoniazidvia Desogestrel, EthinylestradiolMajorMetabolismCoadministration with rifampin or other rifamycins may reduce the efficacy of contraceptive hormones.The interaction stems from accelerated clearance of…2 documented mechanisms145 sources — open the full entry
Rifampicin + Isoniazid + Pyrazinamide + Ethambutolvia Desogestrel, EthinylestradiolMajorMetabolismCoadministration with rifampin or other rifamycins may reduce the efficacy of contraceptive hormones.The interaction stems from accelerated clearance of…2 documented mechanisms145 sources — open the full entry
Thalidomidevia EthinylestradiolMajorSynergyConcomitant treatment with agents that can cause thrombosis such as estrogens may potentiate the risk of venous thromboembolic events associated with the use…40 sources — open the full entry
Tizanidine Hydrochloridevia Desogestrel, EthinylestradiolMajorMetabolismCoadministration with oral contraceptives may significantly increase the plasma concentrations and pharmacologic effects of tizanidine. The proposed mechanism…3 documented mechanisms48 sources — open the full entry
Topiramatevia Desogestrel, EthinylestradiolMajorMetabolismCoadministration with topiramate, particularly at dosages above 200 mg/day, may decrease the plasma concentrations and efficacy of contraceptive hormones. The…2 documented mechanisms56 sources — open the full entry
Tranexamic Acidvia Desogestrel, EthinylestradiolMajorOthers · SynergyBecause tranexamic acid is an antifibrinolytic agent, concomitant use may further exacerbate the risk of thrombotic events, including venous thromboembolism as…2 documented mechanisms44 sources — open the full entry
Abametapirvia Desogestrel, EthinylestradiolModerateMetabolismBased on in vitro inhibition data, a single topical application of abametapir lotion may increase plasma concentrations of drugs that are substrates of CYP450…2 documented mechanisms2 sources — open the full entry
Acarbosevia Desogestrel, EthinylestradiolModerateAntagonismThe efficacy of insulin and other antidiabetic agents may be diminished by certain drugs, including atypical antipsychotics, corticosteroids, diuretics…2 documented mechanisms180 sources — open the full entry
Acyclovir + Hydrocortisonevia EthinylestradiolModerateSynergyEstrogens may enhance the systemic effects of both endogenous and exogenous corticosteroids. The proposed mechanism is an increase in serum cortisol-binding…9 sources — open the full entry
Adalimumabvia Desogestrel, EthinylestradiolModerateMetabolismPlasma concentrations of drugs that are CYP450 substrates may decrease following the initiation of interleukin (IL) inhibitors, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)…3 documented mechanisms34 sources — open the full entry
Alogliptin Benzoatevia Desogestrel, EthinylestradiolModerateAntagonismThe efficacy of insulin and other antidiabetic agents may be diminished by certain drugs, including atypical antipsychotics, corticosteroids, diuretics…3 documented mechanisms180 sources — open the full entry
Amikacinvia EthinylestradiolModerateAntagonismRECOMMENDED: The effectiveness of estrogen-containing oral contraceptives may be impaired by concomitant treatment with antimicrobial agents. Most…38 sources — open the full entry
Aminophyllinevia Desogestrel, EthinylestradiolModerateMetabolismThe coadministration with contraceptive steroids may increase the plasma concentrations of theophylline and other methylxanthines. The proposed mechanism is…2 documented mechanisms38 sources — open the full entry
Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acidvia EthinylestradiolModerateAntagonismRECOMMENDED: The effectiveness of estrogen-containing oral contraceptives may be impaired by concomitant treatment with antimicrobial agents. Most…38 sources — open the full entry
Amoxicillin Trihydratevia EthinylestradiolModerateAntagonismRECOMMENDED: The effectiveness of estrogen-containing oral contraceptives may be impaired by concomitant treatment with antimicrobial agents. Most…38 sources — open the full entry
Ampicillin Sodiumvia EthinylestradiolModerateAntagonismRECOMMENDED: The effectiveness of estrogen-containing oral contraceptives may be impaired by concomitant treatment with antimicrobial agents. Most…38 sources — open the full entry
Anastrozolevia EthinylestradiolModerateAntagonismTheoretically, estrogen-containing drugs may negate the pharmacologic effects of aromatase inhibitors in the treatment of hormone-dependent breast cancer…3 sources — open the full entry
Apalutamidevia Desogestrel, EthinylestradiolModerateMetabolismCoadministration with inducers of CYP450 3A4 may decrease the plasma concentrations of estrogens and progestins. Estrogens have been shown in in vitro and in…2 documented mechanisms97 sources — open the full entry
Aprepitantvia Desogestrel, EthinylestradiolModerateMetabolismAprepitant and its prodrug, fosaprepitant, may reduce the efficacy of low-dose hormonal contraceptives during and for up to 28 days after treatment. The…3 documented mechanisms38 sources — open the full entry
Armodafinilvia Desogestrel, EthinylestradiolModerateMetabolismCoadministration with modafinil (the racemate) or armodafinil (the R-enantiomer) may decrease the plasma concentrations of ethinyl estradiol and other…2 documented mechanisms53 sources — open the full entry
Artemether + Lumefantrinevia EthinylestradiolModerateMetabolismRECOMMENDED: Coadministration with artemether may decrease the plasma concentrations of contraceptive hormones. The proposed mechanism is artemether induction…2 documented mechanisms39 sources — open the full entry
Asciminibvia Desogestrel, EthinylestradiolModerateMetabolismCoadministration with asciminib may increase the plasma concentrations of drugs that are primarily metabolized by the CYP450 3A4 isoenzyme. The mechanism is…2 documented mechanisms1 sources — open the full entry
Azithromycin DihydratebaseOphthalmicvia EthinylestradiolModerateAntagonismRECOMMENDED: The effectiveness of estrogen-containing oral contraceptives may be impaired by concomitant treatment with antimicrobial agents. Most…38 sources — open the full entry
Aztreonamvia EthinylestradiolModerateAntagonismRECOMMENDED: The effectiveness of estrogen-containing oral contraceptives may be impaired by concomitant treatment with antimicrobial agents. Most…38 sources — open the full entry
Bacitracin Zinc + Polymyxin B Sulfatevia EthinylestradiolModerateAntagonism · OthersRECOMMENDED: The effectiveness of estrogen-containing oral contraceptives may be impaired by concomitant treatment with antimicrobial agents. Most…3 documented mechanisms74 sources — open the full entry
Beclomethasone Dipropionate + Chloramphenicol + Clotrimazole + Lidocainevia Desogestrel, EthinylestradiolModerateAntagonism · MetabolismAzole antifungal agents may increase the plasma concentrations of estrogens and progestins. The mechanism is decreased clearance of the hormones due to…3 documented mechanisms52 sources — open the full entry
Benzathine Benzylpenicillinvia EthinylestradiolModerateAntagonismRECOMMENDED: The effectiveness of estrogen-containing oral contraceptives may be impaired by concomitant treatment with antimicrobial agents. Most…38 sources — open the full entry
Betamethasonevia EthinylestradiolModerateSynergyEstrogens may enhance the systemic effects of both endogenous and exogenous corticosteroids. The proposed mechanism is an increase in serum cortisol-binding…9 sources — open the full entry
Betamethasone + Calcipotriolvia EthinylestradiolModerateSynergyEstrogens may enhance the systemic effects of both endogenous and exogenous corticosteroids. The proposed mechanism is an increase in serum cortisol-binding…9 sources — open the full entry
Betamethasone + Clotrimazolevia Desogestrel, EthinylestradiolModerateMetabolism · SynergyAzole antifungal agents may increase the plasma concentrations of estrogens and progestins. The mechanism is decreased clearance of the hormones due to…3 documented mechanisms23 sources — open the full entry

Therapeutic duplication

Drug classes that overlap with Ethinyl Estradiol + Desogestrel (0.03 mg), so taking both doubles up the same effect. This source publishes no per-row citations for duplication.