Drug interactions
Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol + Enasidenib
Severity: Moderate
Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol and Enasidenib: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Enasidenib may alter concentrations of combined hormonal contraceptives, and the direction of the change is uncertain. Contraceptive reliability could be affected during a pregnancy-sensitive treatment.
What this interaction means in plain words
Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol and Enasidenib 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.
Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol belongs to Endocrine; Enasidenib belongs to Oncology.
Why it happens
Mechanism is not established; enasidenib may modulate CYP enzymes involved in hormone metabolism.
What to do
Advise an additional non-hormonal contraceptive method during enasidenib treatment. Monitor for bleeding pattern 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 Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol with Enasidenib?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol and Enasidenib 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. Enasidenib may alter concentrations of combined hormonal contraceptives, and the direction of the change is uncertain. Contraceptive reliability could be affected during a pregnancy-sensitive treatment.
How serious is the interaction between Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol and Enasidenib?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Advise an additional non-hormonal contraceptive method during enasidenib treatment. Monitor for bleeding pattern changes.
What other medicines interact with Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol with, for example, Fezolinetant, Aminocaproic acid, Amobarbital. The full list is on the Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol page.
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