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Interactions médicamenteuses

Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol + Griseofulvin

Gravité: Majeure

Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol and Griseofulvin: major interaction.

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Résumé

Griseofulvin has been associated with breakthrough bleeding, menstrual irregularities and reduced reliability of combined hormonal contraceptives. This may result in unintended pregnancy. Griseofulvin is also teratogenic, which heightens the importance of reliable contraception.

Ce que signifie cette interaction, en termes simples

Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol and Griseofulvin can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for.

Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol belongs to Endocrine; Griseofulvin belongs to Anti Fungals.

Niveau de preuve: Moderate

Pourquoi elle survient

Griseofulvin is thought to induce hepatic enzymes, including CYP3A4, increasing metabolism of contraceptive steroids.

Conduite à tenir

Use a reliable non-hormonal contraceptive method alongside or instead of the pill during griseofulvin treatment and for about a month afterward. Counsel the patient on breakthrough bleeding as a warning sign.

Questions à poser à votre pharmacien

  • Does the benefit of taking both outweigh the risk in my case?
  • Do I need any blood test, ECG or other check while on both?
  • What early warning signs should I watch for, and what should I do if they appear?

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Questions fréquentes

Can I take Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol with Griseofulvin?

MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol and Griseofulvin can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for. Griseofulvin has been associated with breakthrough bleeding, menstrual irregularities and reduced reliability of combined hormonal contraceptives. This may result in unintended pregnancy. Griseofulvin is also teratogenic, which heightens the importance of reliable contraception.

How serious is the interaction between Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol and Griseofulvin?

MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Use a reliable non-hormonal contraceptive method alongside or instead of the pill during griseofulvin treatment and for about a month afterward. Counsel the patient on breakthrough bleeding as a warning sign.

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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