Drug Interactions between CellCept and levonorgestrel
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- CellCept (mycophenolate mofetil)
- levonorgestrel
Interactions between your drugs
levonorgestrel mycophenolate mofetil
Applies to: levonorgestrel and CellCept (mycophenolate mofetil)
Mycophenolate mofetil may reduce the blood levels and effects of levonorgestrel, which may make it less reliable as a form of birth control. Alternative or additional methods of birth control should be used during treatment with mycophenolate mofetil to avoid unintended pregnancy. This is particularly important because mycophenolate mofetil may cause pregnancy loss in the first trimester and also birth defects in the unborn child. Talk to your gynecologist or other healthcare professional for help in selecting an effective method of birth control that is best for you. If you take hormone replacement for menopause, you should contact your doctor if you experience increased frequency or worsening of your symptoms such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, or abnormal bleeding. 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
levonorgestrel food
Applies to: levonorgestrel
Grapefruit juice may increase the blood levels of certain medications such as levonorgestrel. You may want to limit your consumption of grapefruit and grapefruit juice during treatment with levonorgestrel. However, if you have been regularly consuming grapefruit or grapefruit juice with the medication, then it is advisable for you to talk with your doctor before changing the amounts of these products in your diet, as this may alter the effects of your medication. Contact your doctor if your condition changes or you experience increased side effects. Orange juice is not expected to interact.
levonorgestrel food
Applies to: levonorgestrel
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. |
Further information
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