Drug interactions
Anastrozole + Estrogens conjugated synthetic
Severity: Contraindicated
Anastrozole and Estrogens conjugated synthetic: contraindicated interaction.
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Summary
Synthetic conjugated estrogens restore estrogenic stimulation that anastrozole is meant to remove. The therapeutic effect of anastrozole in breast cancer may be reduced.
What this interaction means in plain words
Anastrozole and Estrogens conjugated synthetic are not normally used together. Taking them at the same time is expected to cause harm or make one of them unsafe, so a different medicine is usually chosen for one of the two.
Why it happens
Pharmacodynamic antagonism: exogenous estrogen counteracts aromatase inhibition.
What to do
Do not use together. Choose non-estrogen alternatives for menopausal symptoms.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there an alternative to one of these two medicines for me?
- If both are essential, who is monitoring me and how often?
- Which symptoms mean I should stop and seek help straight away?
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Other interactions of Anastrozole
- Anastrozole + Bazedoxifene / conjugated estrogens Contraindicated
- Anastrozole + Bazedoxifene-conjugated estrogens Contraindicated
- Anastrozole + Conjugated estrogens Contraindicated
- Anastrozole + Estradiol Contraindicated
- Anastrozole + Estrogens esterified Contraindicated
- Anastrozole + Estropipate Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Anastrozole with Estrogens conjugated synthetic?
MediHelp rates the interaction as contraindicated. Anastrozole and Estrogens conjugated synthetic are not normally used together. Taking them at the same time is expected to cause harm or make one of them unsafe, so a different medicine is usually chosen for one of the two. Synthetic conjugated estrogens restore estrogenic stimulation that anastrozole is meant to remove. The therapeutic effect of anastrozole in breast cancer may be reduced.
How serious is the interaction between Anastrozole and Estrogens conjugated synthetic?
MediHelp rates it contraindicated, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Do not use together. Choose non-estrogen alternatives for menopausal symptoms.
What other medicines interact with Anastrozole?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Anastrozole with, for example, Bazedoxifene / conjugated estrogens, Bazedoxifene-conjugated estrogens, Conjugated estrogens. The full list is on the Anastrozole page.
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