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Drug Interactions between Demulen 1/35 and saquinavir

This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:

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Interactions between your drugs

Moderate

ethinyl estradiol saquinavir

Applies to: Demulen 1 / 35 (ethinyl estradiol / ethynodiol) and saquinavir

Saquinavir may reduce the blood levels and effects of ethinyl estradiol. If you are using ethinyl estradiol for birth control, you may be at increased risk for pregnancy or breakthrough bleeding. You may need an alternative or additional method of birth control during or after treatment with saquinavir 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.

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Drug and food interactions

Moderate

saquinavir food

Applies to: saquinavir

Food can enhance the levels of saquinavir in your body. Saquinavir should be taken with meals or within 2 hours after eating. This will make it easier for your body to absorb the medication. Grapefruit can raise the levels of saquinavir in your body. Discuss the use of grapefruit products with your doctor. Do not increase or decrease the amount of grapefruit products in your diet without first talking to your doctor.

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Minor

ethinyl estradiol food

Applies to: Demulen 1 / 35 (ethinyl estradiol / ethynodiol)

Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.

Minor

ethinyl estradiol food

Applies to: Demulen 1 / 35 (ethinyl estradiol / ethynodiol)

Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.

Minor

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.


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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor 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.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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