
phenobarbital oral brand names and other generic formulations include:
Barbita Oral, Neuroval Oral, Sk-Phenobarbital Oral, Solfoton Oral
desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol oral brand names and other generic formulations include:
Apri Oral, Caziant (28) Oral, Cesia (28) Oral, Cyclessa (28) Oral, Cyred Oral, Desogen Oral, Emoquette Oral, Enskyce Oral, Juleber Oral, Ortho-Cept (21) Oral, Ortho-Cept (28) Oral, Reclipsen (28) Oral, Solia Oral, Velivet Triphasic Regimen (28) Oral
phenobarbital oral and desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol oral
phenobarbital oral will decrease the level or effect of desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol oral by altering drug metabolism. The effect of hormonal contraceptives may be reduced. Use of a nonhormonal contraceptive is recommended.
phenobarbital oral and desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol oral
phenobarbital oral will decrease the level or effect of desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol oral by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. The efficacy of hormonal contraceptives may be reduced. Use of a nonhormonal contraceptive is recommended.
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Drug Interaction Categories
Contraindicated
Never use this combination of drugs because of high risk for dangerous interaction
Serious
Potential for serious interaction; regular monitoring by your doctor required or alternate medication may be needed
Significant
Potential for significant interaction (monitoring by your doctor is likely required)
Minor
Interaction is unlikely, minor, or nonsignificant