Drug interactions
Bazedoxifene-conjugated estrogens + Metyrapone
Severity: Minor
Bazedoxifene-conjugated estrogens and Metyrapone: minor interaction.
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Summary
Estrogens raise corticosteroid-binding globulin and total cortisol, which can confound the interpretation of metyrapone testing of the adrenal axis. Total cortisol may appear higher than the free, active level.
What this interaction means in plain words
Bazedoxifene-conjugated estrogens and Metyrapone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Bazedoxifene-conjugated estrogens belongs to Endocrine; Metyrapone belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
Estrogen-induced increase in cortisol-binding globulin alters measured cortisol; no direct effect on metyrapone is established.
What to do
Interpret total cortisol results with caution during metyrapone testing; consider the estrogen effect or measure free cortisol.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Other interactions of Bazedoxifene-conjugated estrogens
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- Bazedoxifene-conjugated estrogens + Ospemifene Contraindicated
- Antithrombin alfa + Bazedoxifene-conjugated estrogens Major
- Antithrombin iii + Bazedoxifene-conjugated estrogens Major
- Bazedoxifene-conjugated estrogens + Bemiparin Major
- Bazedoxifene-conjugated estrogens + Carbamazepine Major
Other interactions of Metyrapone
- Metyrapone + Pacritinib Major
- Budesonide + Metyrapone Moderate
- Cortisone + Metyrapone Moderate
- Cyproheptadine + Metyrapone Moderate
- Deflazacort + Metyrapone Moderate
- Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol + Metyrapone Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Bazedoxifene-conjugated estrogens with Metyrapone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Bazedoxifene-conjugated estrogens and Metyrapone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Estrogens raise corticosteroid-binding globulin and total cortisol, which can confound the interpretation of metyrapone testing of the adrenal axis. Total cortisol may appear higher than the free, active level.
How serious is the interaction between Bazedoxifene-conjugated estrogens and Metyrapone?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Interpret total cortisol results with caution during metyrapone testing; consider the estrogen effect or measure free cortisol.
What other medicines interact with Bazedoxifene-conjugated estrogens?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Bazedoxifene-conjugated estrogens with, for example, Anastrozole, Ospemifene, Antithrombin alfa. The full list is on the Bazedoxifene-conjugated estrogens page.
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