Ethinyl estradiol/ethynodiol and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There are 7 alcohol/food/lifestyle interactions with ethinyl estradiol / ethynodiol.
Ethinyl Estradiol Alcohol (Ethanol)
Minor Drug Interaction
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
Ethynodiol Alcohol (Ethanol)
Minor Drug Interaction
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
Ethinyl Estradiol Food
Minor Food Interaction
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
Ethinyl Estradiol High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Major Potential Hazard, High plausibility
estrogens - hypertension
The risk of myocardial infarction and strokes, including those associated with oral contraceptive use and some estrogen use, is increased in patients with hypertension. Moreover, estrogens (and progestogens) may elevate blood pressure and worsen the hypertension, thus compounding the risk. Clinically significant blood pressure increases have been reported during estrogen therapy, particularly in patients receiving high dosages or treated with oral contraceptive combinations having high progestational activity. These effects also increase with duration of therapy and patient age. Therapy with estrogens should be administered cautiously in patients with preexisting hypertension. Patients should be monitored for changes in cardiovascular status, and their antihypertensive regimen adjusted or estrogen therapy withdrawn as necessary. In patients requiring contraception, alternative methods should be considered for those who are hypertensive, over age 35, and smoke.
Ethinyl Estradiol High Cholesterol (Hyperlipoproteinemia, Hypertriglyceridemia, Sitosterolemia)
Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility
estrogens - hyperlipidemia
Although estrogens have generally favorable effects on plasma lipids, including increases in HDL and decreases in total cholesterol and LDL, they have also been associated with significant elevations in triglyceride levels, particularly when high dosages are used. Severe hyperlipidemia is known to sometimes cause pancreatitis. Patients with preexisting hyperlipidemia may require closer monitoring during estrogen therapy, and adjustments made accordingly in their lipid-lowering regimen.
Ethynodiol High Cholesterol (Hyperlipoproteinemia, Hypertriglyceridemia, Sitosterolemia)
Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility
progestogens - hyperlipidemia
Some progestogenic agents may elevate plasma LDL levels and/or lower HDL levels, although data have been inconsistent. Patients with preexisting hyperlipidemia may require closer monitoring during progestogen therapy, and adjustments made accordingly in their lipid-lowering regimen.
Ethynodiol Obesity
Minor Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility
progestogens - weight gain
Progestogens can cause weight gain, which may be significant (as is the case with parenteral medroxyprogesterone) and undesirable in obese patients attempting to lose weight.
Ethinyl estradiol/ethynodiol drug interactions
There are 469 drug interactions with ethinyl estradiol / ethynodiol.
Ethinyl estradiol/ethynodiol disease interactions
There are 22 disease interactions with ethinyl estradiol / ethynodiol which include:
- smoking
- abnormal vaginal bleeding
- carcinomas (estrogenic)
- hypercalcemia in breast cancer
- hypertension
- thromboembolism/cardiovascular
- hepatic neoplasms
- liver disease
- thromboembolism
- angioedema
- gallbladder disease
- hypercalcemia
- hyperlipidemia
- liver disease
- melasma
- depression
- fluid retention
- glucose intolerance
- retinal thrombosis
- thyroid function tests
- hyperlipidemia
- weight gain
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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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