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Ethinyl estradiol-drospirenone + Oteseconazole

Severity: Minor

Ethinyl estradiol-drospirenone and Oteseconazole: minor 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

Oteseconazole inhibits BCRP and may raise exposure to BCRP substrates, including ethinyl estradiol. Oteseconazole is mainly used in women who cannot become pregnant, and its clinical effect on this contraceptive is uncertain.

What this interaction means in plain words

Ethinyl estradiol-drospirenone and Oteseconazole have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.

Ethinyl estradiol-drospirenone belongs to Endocrine; Oteseconazole belongs to Anti Fungals.

Evidence level: Low

Why it happens

BCRP inhibition by oteseconazole may increase systemic exposure to ethinyl estradiol.

What to do

No routine adjustment is needed. Monitor for estrogenic adverse effects if the combination is used.

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 Ethinyl estradiol-drospirenone with Oteseconazole?

MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Ethinyl estradiol-drospirenone and Oteseconazole have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Oteseconazole inhibits BCRP and may raise exposure to BCRP substrates, including ethinyl estradiol. Oteseconazole is mainly used in women who cannot become pregnant, and its clinical effect on this contraceptive is uncertain.

How serious is the interaction between Ethinyl estradiol-drospirenone and Oteseconazole?

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 adjustment is needed. Monitor for estrogenic adverse effects if the combination is used.

What other medicines interact with Ethinyl estradiol-drospirenone?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Ethinyl estradiol-drospirenone with, for example, Fezolinetant, Ombitasvir / paritaprevir / ritonavir, Ombitasvir / paritaprevir / ritonavir and dasabuvir. The full list is on the Ethinyl estradiol-drospirenone page.

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