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Desogestrel interactions

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143 documented

Medicines documented to interact with Desogestrel, worst severity first.
MedicineSeverityMechanismEffectSources
Bosentan MonohydrateMajorMetabolismCoadministration with bosentan may decrease the plasma concentrations and efficacy of contraceptive hormones. The mechanism is bosentan induction of CYP450…2 sources — open the full entry
BrigatinibMajorMetabolismCoadministration with brigatinib may decrease the plasma concentrations of contraceptive hormones. Brigatinib has been shown in vitro to induce CYP450 3A4 at…1 sources — open the full entry
CarbamazepineMajorAntagonismCoadministration with certain anticonvulsants such as carbamazepine, eslicarbazepine, oxcarbazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, and primidone may reduce the…33 sources — open the full entry
CarfilzomibMajorSynergyVenous thromboembolic events, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), have occurred during treatment with carfilzomib, and concurrent…2 sources — open the full entry
Fosphenytoin SodiumMajorAntagonismCoadministration with certain anticonvulsants such as carbamazepine, eslicarbazepine, oxcarbazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, and primidone may reduce the…33 sources — open the full entry
Griseofulvin [Ultra Microsize]MajorMetabolismLimited clinical data suggest that griseofulvin may reduce the efficacy of contraceptive hormones.The proposed mechanism is accelerated clearance of the…13 sources — open the full entry
MavacamtenMajorMetabolismCoadministration with mavacamten may decrease the plasma concentrations and efficacy of contraceptive hormones. The proposed mechanism is mavacamten induction…1 sources — open the full entry
Mycophenolate MofetilMajorOthersCoadministration 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
Mycophenolic acidMajorOthersCoadministration with mycophenolic acid may decrease the plasma concentrations and, theoretically, the efficacy of contraceptive hormones. The mechanism of…2 sources — open the full entry
OxcarbazepineMajorAntagonism · MetabolismCoadministration with certain anticonvulsants such as carbamazepine, eslicarbazepine, oxcarbazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, and primidone may reduce the…2 documented mechanisms98 sources — open the full entry
PhenobarbitalMajorAntagonismCoadministration with certain anticonvulsants such as carbamazepine, eslicarbazepine, oxcarbazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, and primidone may reduce the…33 sources — open the full entry
Phenytoin SodiumMajorAntagonismCoadministration with certain anticonvulsants such as carbamazepine, eslicarbazepine, oxcarbazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, and primidone may reduce the…33 sources — open the full entry
PrimidoneMajorAntagonismCoadministration with certain anticonvulsants such as carbamazepine, eslicarbazepine, oxcarbazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, and primidone may reduce the…33 sources — open the full entry
RifampicinMajorMetabolismCoadministration with rifampin or other rifamycins may reduce the efficacy of contraceptive hormones.The interaction stems from accelerated clearance of…32 sources — open the full entry
Rifampicin + IsoniazidMajorMetabolismCoadministration with rifampin or other rifamycins may reduce the efficacy of contraceptive hormones.The interaction stems from accelerated clearance of…32 sources — open the full entry
Rifampicin + Isoniazid + Pyrazinamide + EthambutolMajorMetabolismCoadministration with rifampin or other rifamycins may reduce the efficacy of contraceptive hormones.The interaction stems from accelerated clearance of…32 sources — open the full entry
Tizanidine HydrochlorideMajorMetabolismCoadministration with oral contraceptives may significantly increase the plasma concentrations and pharmacologic effects of tizanidine. The proposed mechanism…2 documented mechanisms48 sources — open the full entry
TopiramateMajorMetabolismCoadministration with topiramate, particularly at dosages above 200 mg/day, may decrease the plasma concentrations and efficacy of contraceptive hormones. The…18 sources — open the full entry
Tranexamic AcidMajorSynergyBecause tranexamic acid is an antifibrinolytic agent, concomitant use may further exacerbate the risk of thrombotic events, including venous thromboembolism as…6 sources — open the full entry
AbametapirModerateMetabolismBased on in vitro inhibition data, a single topical application of abametapir lotion may increase plasma concentrations of drugs that are substrates of CYP450…1 sources — open the full entry
AcarboseModerateAntagonismThe efficacy of insulin and other antidiabetic agents may be diminished by certain drugs, including atypical antipsychotics, corticosteroids, diuretics…85 sources — open the full entry
AdalimumabModerateMetabolismPlasma concentrations of drugs that are CYP450 substrates may decrease following the initiation of interleukin (IL) inhibitors, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)…2 documented mechanisms34 sources — open the full entry
Alogliptin BenzoateModerateAntagonismThe 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
AminophyllineModerateMetabolismThe coadministration with contraceptive steroids may increase the plasma concentrations of theophylline and other methylxanthines. The proposed mechanism is…3 sources — open the full entry
ApalutamideModerateMetabolismCoadministration with inducers of CYP450 3A4 may decrease the plasma concentrations of estrogens and progestins. Estrogens have been shown in in vitro and in…47 sources — open the full entry
AprepitantModerateMetabolismAprepitant and its prodrug, fosaprepitant, may reduce the efficacy of low-dose hormonal contraceptives during and for up to 28 days after treatment. The…2 documented mechanisms38 sources — open the full entry
ArmodafinilModerateMetabolismCoadministration with modafinil (the racemate) or armodafinil (the R-enantiomer) may decrease the plasma concentrations of ethinyl estradiol and other…6 sources — open the full entry
AsciminibModerateMetabolismCoadministration with asciminib may increase the plasma concentrations of drugs that are primarily metabolized by the CYP450 3A4 isoenzyme. The mechanism is…1 sources — open the full entry
Beclomethasone Dipropionate + Chloramphenicol + Clotrimazole + LidocaineModerateMetabolismAzole antifungal agents may increase the plasma concentrations of estrogens and progestins. The mechanism is decreased clearance of the hormones due to…6 sources — open the full entry
Betamethasone + ClotrimazoleModerateMetabolismAzole antifungal agents may increase the plasma concentrations of estrogens and progestins. The mechanism is decreased clearance of the hormones due to…6 sources — open the full entry
Betamethasone + Clotrimazole + GentamicinModerateMetabolismAzole antifungal agents may increase the plasma concentrations of estrogens and progestins. The mechanism is decreased clearance of the hormones due to…6 sources — open the full entry
Biphasic Insulin AspartModerateAntagonismThe 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
Canagliflozin HemihydrateModerateAntagonismThe efficacy of insulin and other antidiabetic agents may be diminished by certain drugs, including atypical antipsychotics, corticosteroids, diuretics…85 sources — open the full entry
CenobamateModerateMetabolismCoadministration with inducers of CYP450 3A4 may decrease the plasma concentrations of estrogens and progestins. Estrogens have been shown in in vitro and in…47 sources — open the full entry
ClarithromycinModerateOthersThe effectiveness of estrogen-containing oral contraceptives may be impaired by concomitant treatment with antimicrobial agents.7 sources — open the full entry
ClobazamModerateMetabolismCoadministration with clobazam, a weak inducer of CYP450 3A4, may decrease the plasma concentrations of contraceptive hormones.2 documented mechanisms42 sources — open the full entry
ClotrimazoleEar dropEye ointmentTopicalVaginal tabletModerateMetabolismAzole antifungal agents may increase the plasma concentrations of estrogens and progestins. The mechanism is decreased clearance of the hormones due to…6 sources — open the full entry
Clotrimazole + HydrocortisoneModerateMetabolismAzole antifungal agents may increase the plasma concentrations of estrogens and progestins. The mechanism is decreased clearance of the hormones due to…6 sources — open the full entry
ClozapineModerateMetabolismLimited data suggest that coadministration with contraceptive hormones may increase the plasma concentrations of clozapine. The exact mechanism of interaction…1 sources — open the full entry
Cyclosporine (Oral)ModerateMetabolismCoadministration with some estrogens or progestins may increase the plasma concentrations of cyclosporine. The risk of cyclosporine-induced nephrotoxicity…2 sources — open the full entry
Dapagliflozin PropanediolModerateAntagonismThe 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
DeferasiroxModerateMetabolismCoadministration with deferasirox may decrease the plasma concentrations of contraceptive hormones. The proposed mechanism is deferasirox induction of CYP450…2 documented mechanisms38 sources — open the full entry
Diltiazem HydrochlorideModerateMetabolismCoadministration with diltiazem may increase the plasma concentrations of drugs that are substrates of the CYP450 3A4 isoenzyme. The mechanism is decreased…5 sources — open the full entry
DulaglutideModerateAntagonismThe efficacy of insulin and other antidiabetic agents may be diminished by certain drugs, including atypical antipsychotics, corticosteroids, diuretics…85 sources — open the full entry
EfavirenzModerateMetabolismThere are limited data concerning the potential effect of efavirenz on hormonal contraceptives. Presumably, coadministration with efavirenz may decrease the…2 documented mechanisms41 sources — open the full entry
Elagolix SodiumModerateMetabolismCoadministration with inducers of CYP450 3A4 may decrease the plasma concentrations of estrogens and progestins. Estrogens have been shown in in vitro and in…47 sources — open the full entry
EmpagliflozinModerateAntagonismThe efficacy of insulin and other antidiabetic agents may be diminished by certain drugs, including atypical antipsychotics, corticosteroids, diuretics…85 sources — open the full entry
Empagliflozin + LinagliptinModerateAntagonismThe 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
Empagliflozin + Metformin HydrochlorideModerateAntagonismThe 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
EnasidenibModerateMetabolismCoadministration with enasidenib may alter the plasma concentrations of hormonal contraceptives. In vitro, enasidenib has been found to both inhibit and induce…1 sources — open the full entry

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