Drug interactions with phenobarbital oral and norethindrone (contraceptive) oral

phenobarbital oral brand names and other generic formulations include:

Barbita Oral, Neuroval Oral, Sk-Phenobarbital Oral, Solfoton Oral

All generic drug interactions for phenobarbital oral (lists will include brand and generic names):

norethindrone (contraceptive) oral brand names and other generic formulations include:

Camila Oral, Deblitane Oral, Errin Oral, Heather Oral, Jencycla Oral, Jolivette Oral, Lyza Oral, Micronor (28) Oral, Nora-BE Oral, Norlyroc Oral, Nor-QD Oral, Ortho Micronor Oral, Sharobel Oral

All generic drug interactions for norethindrone (contraceptive) oral (lists will include brand and generic names):
Serious - Use AlternativePotential for serious interaction; regular monitoring by your doctor required or alternate medication may be needed

phenobarbital oral and norethindrone (contraceptive) oral

phenobarbital oral will decrease the level or effect of norethindrone (contraceptive) oral by altering drug metabolism. This combination reduces the effect of the hormonal contraceptive and may increase incidence of menstruation associated adverse effects.

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Serious - Use AlternativeAvoid or Use Alternate Drug.

phenobarbital oral and norethindrone (contraceptive) oral

phenobarbital oral will decrease the level or effect of norethindrone (contraceptive) oral by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid coadministration unless benefit outweighs risk. When coadministered, hormonal contraceptives are not a reliable method of effective birth control. Concomitant use may increase incidence of menstruation associated adverse effects (amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, menorrhagia).

Clinical Drug Interactions Source: Medscape from WebMD
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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

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