Drug Interactions between estradiol / norgestimate and Nexium
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- estradiol/norgestimate
- Nexium (esomeprazole)
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between estradiol / norgestimate and Nexium. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
estradiol / norgestimate
A total of 447 drugs are known to interact with estradiol / norgestimate.
- Estradiol / norgestimate is in the drug class sex hormone combinations.
- Estradiol / norgestimate is used to treat the following conditions:
Nexium
A total of 216 drugs are known to interact with Nexium.
- Nexium is in the drug class proton pump inhibitors.
- Nexium is used to treat the following conditions:
Drug and food interactions
norgestimate food
Applies to: estradiol / norgestimate
Grapefruit juice may increase the blood levels of certain medications such as norgestimate. You may want to limit your consumption of grapefruit and grapefruit juice during treatment with norgestimate. 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.
esomeprazole food
Applies to: Nexium (esomeprazole)
Food may interfere with the absorption of esomeprazole. Esomeprazole should be taken at least one hour before meals and at the same time every day. When esomeprazole is given to patients receiving continuous enteral nutrition (tube feedings), the tube feeding should be interrupted for at least 1 hour before and 1 hour after the dose of esomeprazole. This will make it easier for your body to absorb the medication. 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.
estradiol food
Applies to: estradiol / norgestimate
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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