Drug interactions
Estropipate + Gemifloxacin
Severity: Minor
Estropipate and Gemifloxacin: minor interaction.
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Summary
A reduction in estrogen exposure from antibiotic effects on gut flora has been suggested, but evidence for fluoroquinolones is weak. A meaningful loss of efficacy is unlikely.
What this interaction means in plain words
Estropipate and Gemifloxacin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Theoretical decrease in enterohepatic recycling of estrogen through altered gut flora; unproven for this drug.
What to do
No action is routinely needed. Advise the patient to report breakthrough bleeding or return of symptoms.
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 Gemifloxacin
- Arsenic trioxide + Gemifloxacin Contraindicated
- Dofetilide + Gemifloxacin Contraindicated
- Gemifloxacin + Ibutilide Contraindicated
- Gemifloxacin + Pimozide Contraindicated
- Gemifloxacin + Thioridazine Contraindicated
- Gemifloxacin + Vandetanib Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Estropipate with Gemifloxacin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Estropipate and Gemifloxacin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. A reduction in estrogen exposure from antibiotic effects on gut flora has been suggested, but evidence for fluoroquinolones is weak. A meaningful loss of efficacy is unlikely.
How serious is the interaction between Estropipate and Gemifloxacin?
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 action is routinely needed. Advise the patient to report breakthrough bleeding or return of symptoms.
What other medicines interact with Gemifloxacin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Gemifloxacin with, for example, Arsenic trioxide, Dofetilide, Ibutilide. The full list is on the Gemifloxacin page.
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