Drug Interactions between Demulen 1/35 and ketoconazole
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Demulen 1/35 (ethinyl estradiol/ethynodiol)
- ketoconazole
Interactions between your drugs
ketoconazole ethinyl estradiol
Applies to: ketoconazole and Demulen 1 / 35 (ethinyl estradiol / ethynodiol)
Using ketoconazole and ethinyl estradiol together may alter the levels of ethinyl estradiol in your body. This combination may cause nausea, vomiting, or vaginal bleeding. If you take both medications together, tell your doctor if you have any of these symptoms. You may need a dose adjustment if you take both medications. 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.
ketoconazole ethynodiol
Applies to: ketoconazole and Demulen 1 / 35 (ethinyl estradiol / ethynodiol)
Using ketoconazole and ethynodiol together may alter the levels of ethynodiol in your body. This combination may cause nausea, vomiting, or vaginal bleeding. If you take both medications together, tell your doctor if you have any of these symptoms. You may need a dose adjustment if you take both medications. 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
ketoconazole food
Applies to: ketoconazole
You should avoid the use of alcohol while being treated with ketoconazole. Ketoconazole may cause liver damage and using it with alcohol or products containing alcohol may increase that risk. In addition, consumption of alcoholic beverages or products containing alcohol during treatment with ketoconazole may trigger a disulfiram-like reaction in some patients, with unpleasant symptoms such as flushing, palpitations, and nausea. Ketoconazole may be taken with or without food. You should avoid consumption of grapefruit, grapefruit juice, or any supplements that contain grapefruit extract during treatment with ketoconazole unless directed otherwise by your doctor. Grapefruit juice may increase the blood levels of ketoconazole. This may increase the risk and/or severity of side effects and liver problems. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop signs and symptoms of liver damage during treatment with ketoconazole, such as joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, dark colored urine, light colored stools, and yellowing of the skin or eyes. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. 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 food
Applies to: Demulen 1 / 35 (ethinyl estradiol / ethynodiol)
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
ethinyl estradiol food
Applies to: Demulen 1 / 35 (ethinyl estradiol / ethynodiol)
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
ethynodiol food
Applies to: Demulen 1 / 35 (ethinyl estradiol / ethynodiol)
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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