Drug interactions
Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol + Quinidine
Severity: Minor
Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol and Quinidine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Quinidine inhibits P-glycoprotein and CYP3A4 and might modestly raise ethinyl estradiol exposure. Clinical evidence of harm is lacking and any effect is likely small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol and Quinidine 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; Quinidine belongs to Anti Parasitic.
Why it happens
Possible inhibition of P-glycoprotein efflux and minor CYP3A4 inhibition, increasing estrogen exposure.
What to do
No routine change is required; monitor for estrogenic effects such as nausea, breast tenderness or hypertension.
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 Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol
- Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol + Fezolinetant Contraindicated
- Aminocaproic acid + Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol Major
- Amobarbital + Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol Major
- Anastrozole + Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol Major
- Apalutamide + Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol Major
- Atazanavir + Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol Major
Other interactions of Quinidine
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- Arsenic trioxide + Quinidine Contraindicated
- Artemether / lumefantrine + Quinidine Contraindicated
- Chloroquine + Quinidine Contraindicated
- Dofetilide + Quinidine Contraindicated
- Dronedarone + Quinidine Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol with Quinidine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol and Quinidine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Quinidine inhibits P-glycoprotein and CYP3A4 and might modestly raise ethinyl estradiol exposure. Clinical evidence of harm is lacking and any effect is likely small.
How serious is the interaction between Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol and Quinidine?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No routine change is required; monitor for estrogenic effects such as nausea, breast tenderness or hypertension.
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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