Drug interactions
Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol + Hyaluronidase
Severity: Minor
Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol and Hyaluronidase: minor interaction.
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Summary
Large systemic doses of estrogens have been reported to make tissues partially resistant to hyaluronidase. A larger dose may be needed to achieve the desired dispersion effect. With low-dose contraceptive estrogen, the effect is likely small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol and Hyaluronidase have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol belongs to Endocrine; Hyaluronidase belongs to Miscellaneous.
Why it happens
Estrogens may alter tissue permeability and ground substance, reducing responsiveness to hyaluronidase; the mechanism is not well established.
What to do
Assess the dispersion response and titrate hyaluronidase dose accordingly. No change to the contraceptive is normally needed.
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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol with Hyaluronidase?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol and Hyaluronidase have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Large systemic doses of estrogens have been reported to make tissues partially resistant to hyaluronidase. A larger dose may be needed to achieve the desired dispersion effect. With low-dose contraceptive estrogen, the effect is likely small.
How serious is the interaction between Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol and Hyaluronidase?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Assess the dispersion response and titrate hyaluronidase dose accordingly. No change to the contraceptive is normally needed.
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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