Drug Interactions between Minastrin 24 Fe and Viekira XR
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Minastrin 24 Fe (ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone)
- Viekira XR (dasabuvir/ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir)
Interactions between your drugs
ethinyl estradiol paritaprevir
Applies to: Minastrin 24 Fe (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone) and Viekira XR (dasabuvir / ombitasvir / paritaprevir / ritonavir)
Using ethinyl estradiol together with paritaprevir is not recommended. Products containing ethinyl estradiol, mestranol, or estetrol may increase the risk of liver problems associated with the use of paritaprevir. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. Your doctor may be able to prescribe alternatives that do not interact. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, dark colored urine, light colored stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, as these may be signs and symptoms of liver damage. You may resume using ethinyl estradiol two weeks after completing paritaprevir. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
ethinyl estradiol dasabuvir
Applies to: Minastrin 24 Fe (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone) and Viekira XR (dasabuvir / ombitasvir / paritaprevir / ritonavir)
Using ethinyl estradiol together with dasabuvir is not recommended. Products containing ethinyl estradiol, mestranol, or estetrol may increase the risk of liver problems associated with the use of dasabuvir. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. Your doctor may be able to prescribe alternatives that do not interact. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, dark colored urine, light colored stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, as these may be signs and symptoms of liver damage. You may resume using ethinyl estradiol two weeks after completing dasabuvir. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
ethinyl estradiol ritonavir
Applies to: Minastrin 24 Fe (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone) and Viekira XR (dasabuvir / ombitasvir / paritaprevir / ritonavir)
Ritonavir may reduce the blood levels and effects of ethinyl estradiol. If you are using birth control pills or another hormone-type contraceptive such as a patch, shot, vaginal ring or implant, you should talk to your doctor before taking ritonavir. You may need an alternative or additional method of birth control during and for at least two weeks after treatment with ritonavir in order to avoid an unintended pregnancy. Let your doctor know if you experience bleeding outside of your menstrual cycle, since it may indicate reduced effectiveness of ethinyl estradiol. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
norethindrone ritonavir
Applies to: Minastrin 24 Fe (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone) and Viekira XR (dasabuvir / ombitasvir / paritaprevir / ritonavir)
Ritonavir may reduce the blood levels and effects of norethindrone. If you are using birth control pills or another hormone-type contraceptive such as a patch, shot, vaginal ring or implant, you should talk to your doctor before taking ritonavir. You may need an alternative or additional method of birth control during and for at least two weeks after treatment with ritonavir in order to avoid an unintended pregnancy. Let your doctor know if you experience bleeding outside of your menstrual cycle, since it may indicate reduced effectiveness of norethindrone. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Drug and food interactions
norethindrone food
Applies to: Minastrin 24 Fe (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone)
Grapefruit juice may increase the blood levels of certain medications such as norethindrone. You may want to limit your consumption of grapefruit and grapefruit juice during treatment with norethindrone. However, if you have been regularly consuming grapefruit or grapefruit juice with the medication, then it is advisable for you to talk with your doctor before changing the amounts of these products in your diet, as this may alter the effects of your medication. Contact your doctor if your condition changes or you experience increased side effects. Orange juice is not expected to interact.
ritonavir food
Applies to: Viekira XR (dasabuvir / ombitasvir / paritaprevir / ritonavir)
Ritonavir should be taken with food to lessen gastrointestinal side effects. It is important that you take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not change your treatment or stop treatment without first talking to your doctor.
paritaprevir food
Applies to: Viekira XR (dasabuvir / ombitasvir / paritaprevir / ritonavir)
Food significantly increases the absorption of paritaprevir. You should take each dose of paritaprevir with a meal. Taking it on an empty stomach may lead to inadequate blood levels and reduced effectiveness of the medication.
ethinyl estradiol food
Applies to: Minastrin 24 Fe (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone)
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
ethinyl estradiol food
Applies to: Minastrin 24 Fe (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone)
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
norethindrone food
Applies to: Minastrin 24 Fe (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone)
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No warnings were found for your selected drugs.
Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.
See also
Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
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