Drug interactions
Aminocaproic acid + Ethinyl estradiol-norgestimate
Severity: Major
Aminocaproic acid and Ethinyl estradiol-norgestimate: major interaction.
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Summary
Estrogens promote clotting while aminocaproic acid inhibits fibrinolysis, so together they may increase the risk of thrombosis.
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Drug class
- Ethinyl estradiol-norgestimate
- Endocrine
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