Drug Interactions between infliximab and Nexplanon
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- infliximab
- Nexplanon (etonogestrel)
Interactions between your drugs
inFLIXimab etonogestrel
Applies to: infliximab and Nexplanon (etonogestrel)
InFLIXimab may decrease the blood levels and effects of etonogestrel. You may need a dose adjustment if you have been receiving etonogestrel and are starting treatment with inFLIXimab. Likewise, if you have been receiving both medications, the dose of etonogestrel may need to be adjusted when inFLIXimab is discontinued. Contact your doctor if your condition changes or you experience increased side effects. 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
etonogestrel food
Applies to: Nexplanon (etonogestrel)
Grapefruit juice may increase the blood levels of certain medications such as etonogestrel. You may want to limit your consumption of grapefruit and grapefruit juice during treatment with etonogestrel. 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.
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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