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Berotralstat + Etonogestrel

Severity: Moderate

Berotralstat and Etonogestrel: moderate interaction.

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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.

Summary

Berotralstat can raise etonogestrel concentrations, which may increase progestogenic adverse effects. The contraceptive effect is not expected to be reduced.

What this interaction means in plain words

Berotralstat and Etonogestrel can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.

Berotralstat belongs to Miscellaneous; Etonogestrel belongs to Endocrine.

Evidence level: Low

Why it happens

Inhibition of CYP3A4 or transporters by berotralstat reduces etonogestrel clearance.

What to do

Weigh benefits and risks and monitor for progestogenic adverse effects such as bleeding changes.

What to ask your pharmacist

  • Should I take them at different times of day?
  • Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
  • Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?

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Frequently asked questions

Can I take Berotralstat with Etonogestrel?

MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Berotralstat and Etonogestrel can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. Berotralstat can raise etonogestrel concentrations, which may increase progestogenic adverse effects. The contraceptive effect is not expected to be reduced.

How serious is the interaction between Berotralstat and Etonogestrel?

MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Weigh benefits and risks and monitor for progestogenic adverse effects such as bleeding changes.

What other medicines interact with Berotralstat?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Berotralstat with, for example, Ergotamine, Nilotinib, Pimozide. The full list is on the Berotralstat page.

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