
pioglitazone-metformin oral brand names and other generic formulations include:
Actoplus MET Oral, Actoplus Met XR Oral
estradiol valerate-dienogest oral brand names and other generic formulations include:
pioglitazone-metformin oral and estradiol valerate-dienogest oral
pioglitazone-metformin oral will decrease the level or effect of estradiol valerate-dienogest oral by altering drug metabolism. Extreme caution; Patients should use alternative birth-control methods; back-up contraception should be continued for 28 days after discontinuing medication to ensure contraceptive reliability.
pioglitazone-metformin oral and estradiol valerate-dienogest oral
pioglitazone-metformin oral will decrease the level or effect of estradiol valerate-dienogest oral by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Advise women to use alternative method of contraception or back-up method when moderate or weak enzyme inducer is used with combination contraceptives. Back-up contraception should be continued for 28 days after discontinuing medication to ensure contraceptive reliability.
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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