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Aviane and Alcohol/Food Interactions

There are 9 alcohol/food/lifestyle interactions with Aviane (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel).

Minor

ethinyl estradiol Alcohol (Ethanol)

Minor Drug Interaction

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

Minor

levonorgestrel Alcohol (Ethanol)

Minor Drug Interaction

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

Moderate

levonorgestrel food

Moderate Food Interaction

Consumer information for this interaction is not currently available.

MONITOR: Grapefruit juice may increase the plasma concentrations of orally administered drugs that are substrates of the CYP450 3A4 isoenzyme. The proposed mechanism is inhibition of CYP450 3A4-mediated first-pass metabolism in the gut wall by certain compounds present in grapefruit. Because grapefruit juice inhibits primarily intestinal rather than hepatic CYP450 3A4, the magnitude of interaction is greatest for those drugs that undergo significant presystemic metabolism by CYP450 3A4 (i.e., drugs with low oral bioavailability). In general, the effect of grapefruit juice is concentration-, dose- and preparation-dependent, and can vary widely among brands. Certain preparations of grapefruit juice (e.g., high dose, double strength) have sometimes demonstrated potent inhibition of CYP450 3A4, while other preparations (e.g., low dose, single strength) have typically demonstrated moderate inhibition. Pharmacokinetic interactions involving grapefruit juice are also subject to a high degree of interpatient variability, thus the extent to which a given patient may be affected is difficult to predict.

MANAGEMENT: Patients who regularly consume grapefruit or grapefruit juice should be monitored for adverse effects and altered plasma concentrations of drugs that undergo significant presystemic metabolism by CYP450 3A4. Grapefruit and grapefruit juice should be avoided if an interaction is suspected. Orange juice is not expected to interact with these drugs.

References

  1. Edgar B, Bailey D, Bergstrand R, et al. "Acute effects of drinking grapefruit juice on the pharmacokinetics and dynamics on felodipine and its potential clinical relevance." Eur J Clin Pharmacol 42 (1992): 313-7
  2. Jonkman JH, Sollie FA, Sauter R, Steinijans VW "The influence of caffeine on the steady-state pharmacokinetics of theophylline." Clin Pharmacol Ther 49 (1991): 248-55
  3. Bailey DG, Arnold JM, Munoz C, Spence JD "Grapefruit juice--felodipine interaction: mechanism, predictability, and effect of naringin." Clin Pharmacol Ther 53 (1993): 637-42
  4. Bailey DG, Arnold JMO, Spence JD "Grapefruit juice and drugs - how significant is the interaction." Clin Pharmacokinet 26 (1994): 91-8
  5. Sigusch H, Hippius M, Henschel L, Kaufmann K, Hoffmann A "Influence of grapefruit juice on the pharmacokinetics of a slow release nifedipine formulation." Pharmazie 49 (1994): 522-4
  6. Bailey DG, Arnold JM, Strong HA, Munoz C, Spence JD "Effect of grapefruit juice and naringin on nisoldipine pharmacokinetics." Clin Pharmacol Ther 54 (1993): 589-94
  7. Yamreudeewong W, Henann NE, Fazio A, Lower DL, Cassidy TG "Drug-food interactions in clinical practice." J Fam Pract 40 (1995): 376-84
  8. "Grapefruit juice interactions with drugs." Med Lett Drugs Ther 37 (1995): 73-4
  9. Hukkinen SK, Varhe A, Olkkola KT, Neuvonen PJ "Plasma concentrations of triazolam are increased by concomitant ingestion of grapefruit juice." Clin Pharmacol Ther 58 (1995): 127-31
  10. Min DI, Ku YM, Geraets DR, Lee HC "Effect of grapefruit juice on the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of quinidine in healthy volunteers." J Clin Pharmacol 36 (1996): 469-76
  11. Majeed A, Kareem A "Effect of grapefruit juice on cyclosporine pharmacokinetics." Pediatr Nephrol 10 (1996): 395
  12. Clifford CP, Adams DA, Murray S, Taylor GW, Wilkins MR, Boobis AR, Davies DS "Pharmacokinetic and cardiac effects of terfenadine after inhibition of its metabolism by grapefruit juice." Br J Clin Pharmacol 42 (1996): p662
  13. Josefsson M, Zackrisson AL, Ahlner J "Effect of grapefruit juice on the pharmacokinetics of amlodipine in healthy volunteers." Eur J Clin Pharmacol 51 (1996): 189-93
  14. Kantola T, Kivisto KT, Neuvonen PJ "Grapefruit juice greatly increases serum concentrations of lovastatin and lovastatin acid." Clin Pharmacol Ther 63 (1998): 397-402
  15. Ozdemir M, Aktan Y, Boydag BS, Cingi MI, Musmul A "Interaction between grapefruit juice and diazepam in humans." Eur J Drug Metab Pharmacokinet 23 (1998): 55-9
  16. Bailey DG, Malcolm J, Arnold O, Spence JD "Grapefruit juice-drug interactions." Br J Clin Pharmacol 46 (1998): 101-10
  17. Bailey DG, Kreeft JH, Munoz C, Freeman DJ, Bend JR "Grapefruit juice felodipine interaction: Effect of naringin and 6',7'-dihydroxybergamottin in humans." Clin Pharmacol Ther 64 (1998): 248-56
  18. Garg SK, Kumar N, Bhargava VK, Prabhakar SK "Effect of grapefruit juice on carbamazepine bioavailability in patients with epilepsy." Clin Pharmacol Ther 64 (1998): 286-8
  19. Lilja JJ, Kivisto KT, Neuvonen PJ "Grapefruit juice-simvastatin interaction: Effect on serum concentrations of simvastatin, simvastatin acid, and HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors." Clin Pharmacol Ther 64 (1998): 477-83
  20. Fuhr U, Maier-Bruggemann A, Blume H, et al. "Grapefruit juice increases oral nimodipine bioavailability." Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther 36 (1998): 126-32
  21. Lilja JJ, Kivisto KT, Neuvonen PJ "Grapefruit juice increases serum concentrations of atorvastatin and has no effect on pravastatin." Clin Pharmacol Ther 66 (1999): 118-27
  22. Eagling VA, Profit L, Back DJ "Inhibition of the CYP3A4-mediated metabolism and P-glycoprotein-mediated transport of the HIV-I protease inhibitor saquinavir by grapefruit juice components." Br J Clin Pharmacol 48 (1999): 543-52
  23. Damkier P, Hansen LL, Brosen K "Effect of diclofenac, disulfiram, itraconazole, grapefruit juice and erythromycin on the pharmacokinetics of quinidine." Br J Clin Pharmacol 48 (1999): 829-38
  24. Lee AJ, Chan WK, Harralson AF, Buffum J, Bui BCC "The effects of grapefruit juice on sertraline metabolism: An in vitro and in vivo study." Clin Ther 21 (1999): 1890-9
  25. Dresser GK, Spence JD, Bailey DG "Pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic consequences and clinical relevance of cytochrome P450 3A4 inhibition." Clin Pharmacokinet 38 (2000): 41-57
  26. Gunston GD, Mehta U "Potentially serious drug interactions with grapefruit juice." S Afr Med J 90 (2000): 41
  27. Takanaga H, Ohnishi A, Maatsuo H, et al. "Pharmacokinetic analysis of felodipine-grapefruit juice interaction based on an irreversible enzyme inhibition model." Br J Clin Pharmacol 49 (2000): 49-58
  28. Libersa CC, Brique SA, Motte KB, et al. "Dramatic inhibition of amiodarone metabolism induced by grapefruit juice." Br J Clin Pharmacol 49 (2000): 373-8
  29. Bailey DG, Dresser GR, Kreeft JH, Munoz C, Freeman DJ, Bend JR "Grapefruit-felodipine interaction: Effect of unprocessed fruit and probable active ingredients." Clin Pharmacol Ther 68 (2000): 468-77
  30. Zaidenstein R, Soback S, Gips M, Avni B, Dishi V, Weissgarten Y, Golik A, Scapa E "Effect of grapefruit juice on the pharmacokinetics of losartan and its active metabolite E3174 in healthy volunteers." Ther Drug Monit 23 (2001): 369-73
  31. Sato J, Nakata H, Owada E, Kikuta T, Umetsu M, Ito K "Influence of usual intake of dietary caffeine on single-dose kinetics of theophylline in healthy human subjects." Eur J Clin Pharmacol 44 (1993): 295-8
  32. Flanagan D "Understanding the grapefruit-drug interaction." Gen Dent 53 (2005): 282-5; quiz 286
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Minor

ethinyl estradiol food

Minor Food Interaction

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

Major

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.

References

  1. Leiman G "Depo-medroxyprogesterone acetate as a contraceptive agent: its effect on weight and blood pressure." Am J Obstet Gynecol 114 (1972): 97-102
  2. Williams RS "Benefits and risks of oral contraceptive use." Postgrad Med 92 (1992): 155-7
  3. Crane MG, Harris JJ "Estrogens and hypertension: effect of discontinuing estrogens on blood pressure, exchangeable sodium, and the renin-aldosterone system." Am J Med Sci 276 (1978): 33-55
  4. Crane MG, Harris JJ, Winsor W 3d "Hypertension, oral contraceptive agents, and conjugated estrogens." Ann Intern Med 74 (1971): 13-21
  5. Rosenberg L, Slone D, Shapiro S, Kaufman D, Stolley PD, Miettinen OS "Noncontraceptive estrogens and myocardial infarction in young women." JAMA 244 (1980): 339-42
  6. Jick H, Dinan B, Rothman KJ "Noncontraceptive estrogens and nonfatal myocardial infarction." JAMA 239 (1978): 1407-8
  7. Wren BG, Routledge DA "Blood pressure changes: oestrogens in climacteric women." Med J Aust 2 (1981): 528-31
  8. Rosenberg L, Palmer JR, Lesko SM, Shapiro S "Oral contraceptive use and the risk of myocardial infarction." Am J Epidemiol 131 (1990): 1009-16
  9. Thorogood M, Mann J, Murphy M, Vessey M "Fatal stroke and use of oral contraceptives: findings from a case- control study." Am J Epidemiol 136 (1992): 35-45
  10. Leaf DA, Bland D, Schaad D, Neighbor WE, Scott CS "Oral contraceptive use and coronary risk factors in women." Am J Med Sci 301 (1991): 365-8
  11. Thorneycroft IH "Oral contraceptives and myocardial infarction." Am J Obstet Gynecol 163 (1990): 1393-7
  12. Lidegaard O "Oral contraception and risk of a cerebral thromboembolic attack: results of a case-control study." BMJ 306 (1993): 956-63
  13. Derman RJ "Oral contraceptives and cardiovascular risk. Taking a safe course of action." Postgrad Med 88 (1990): 119-22
  14. Hannaford PC, Croft PR, Kay CR "Oral contraception and stroke. Evidence from the Royal College of General Practitioners' Oral Contraception Study." Stroke 25 (1994): 935-42
  15. Steinberg WM "Oral contraception: risks and benefits." Adv Contracept 5 (1989): 219-28
  16. Peterson HB, Lee NC "Long-term health risks and benefits of oral contraceptive use." Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am 17 (1990): 775-88
  17. Derman R "Oral contraceptives: a reassessment." Obstet Gynecol Surv 44 (1989): 662-8
  18. Belchetz PE "Hormonal treatment of postmenopausal women." N Engl J Med 330 (1994): 1062-71
  19. Stampfer MJ, Colditz GA, Willett WC, et al. "Postmenopausal estrogen and cardiovascular disease. Ten-year follow-up from the Nurses' Health Study." N Engl J Med 325 (1991): 756-62
  20. Barrett-Connor E, Bush TL "Estrogen and coronary heart disease in women." JAMA 265 (1991): 1861-7
  21. Barrett-Connor E, Wingard DL, Criqui MH "Postmenopausal estrogen use and heart disease risk factors in the 1980s. Rancho Bernardo, Calif, revisited." JAMA 261 (1989): 1095-2100
  22. Mishell DR "Contraception." N Engl J Med 320 (1989): 777-85
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  25. The Writing Group for the PEPI Trial "Effects of estrogen or estrogen/progestin regimens on heart disease risk factors in postmenopausal women: the Postmenopausal Estrogen/Progestin Interventions (PEPI) Trial." JAMA 273 (1995): 199-208
  26. "Product Information. Climara (estradiol)." Berlex Laboratories (2001):
  27. "Product Information. Estrace (estradiol)." Warner Chilcott Laboratories (2001):
  28. "Product Information. Estraderm (estradiol)." Ciba-Geigy Pharmaceuticals (2001):
  29. "Product Information. Vivelle (estradiol)." Ciba-Geigy Pharmaceuticals (2001):
  30. Norris LA, Bonnar J "The effect of oestrogen dose and progestogen type on haemostatic changes in women taking low dose oral contraceptives." Br J Obstet Gynaecol 103 (1996): 261-7
  31. Levine AB, Teppa J, Mcgough B, Cowchock FS "Evaluation of the prethrombotic state in pregnancy and in women using oral contraceptives." Contraception 53 (1996): 255-7
  32. Petitti DB, Sidney S, Bernstein A, Wolf S, Quesenberry C, Ziel HK "Stroke in users of low-dose oral contraceptives." N Engl J Med 335 (1996): 8-15
  33. Speroff L "Oral contraceptives and venous thromboembolism." Int J Gynaecol Obstet 54 (1996): 45-50
  34. Poulter NR, Chang CL, Farley TMM, Meirik O, Marmot MG, Debertribeiro M, Medina E, Artigas J, Shen H, Zhong YH, Zhang DW, "Ischaemic stroke and combined oral contraceptives: results of an international, multicentre, case-control study." Lancet 348 (1996): 498-505
  35. Poulter NR, Chang CL, Farley TMM, Meirik O, Marmot MG "Haemorrhagic stroke, overall stroke risk, and combined oral contraceptives: results of an international, multicentre, case-control study." Lancet 348 (1996): 505-10
  36. Piegsa K, Guillebaud J "Oral contraceptives and the risk of DVT." Practitioner 240 (1996): 544
  37. Martinelli I, Rosendaal FR, Vandenbroucke JP, Mannucci PM "Oral contraceptives are a risk factor for cerebral vein thrombosis." Thromb Haemost 76 (1996): 477-8
  38. Farley TMM, Meirik O, Poulter NR, Chang CL, Marmot MG "Oral contraceptives and thrombotic diseases: impact of new epidemiological studies." Contraception 54 (1996): 193-5
  39. "Product Information. Ortho-Novum 10/11 (ethinyl estradiol-norethindrone)." Ortho McNeil Pharmaceutical
  40. "Product Information. Ortho-Cept (desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol)." Ortho McNeil Pharmaceutical (2001):
  41. "Product Information. Demulen 1/50 (ethinyl estradiol-ethynodiol)." Searle
  42. "Product Information. Triphasil (ethinyl estradiol-levonorgestrel)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories (2001):
  43. "Product Information. Ortho-Cyclen (ethinyl estradiol-norgestimate)." Ortho McNeil Pharmaceutical (2001):
  44. "Product Information. Lo/Ovral (ethinyl estradiol-norgestrel)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories (2001):
  45. "Product Information. Ortho-Novum 1/50 (mestranol-norethindrone)." Ortho McNeil Pharmaceutical
  46. Sidney S, Petitti DB, Quesenberry CP "Myocardial infarction and the use of estrogen and estrogen-progestogen in postmenopausal women." Ann Intern Med 127 (1997): 501-8
  47. "Product Information. Ortho-Est (estropipate)." Ortho McNeil Pharmaceutical (2001):
  48. Thorogood M "Risk of stroke in users of oral contraceptives." JAMA 281 (1999): 1255-6
  49. "Product Information. Ortho Dienestrol (dienestrol topical)." Ortho McNeil Pharmaceutical
  50. "Product Information. Ogen (estropipate topical)." Pharmacia and Upjohn (2001):
  51. "Product Information. Estinyl (ethinyl estradiol)." Schering Corporation
  52. "Product Information. Estratab (esterified estrogens)." Solvay Pharmaceuticals Inc (2001):
  53. "Product Information. Nextstellis (drospirenone-estetrol)." Mayne Pharma (2021):
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Moderate

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.

References

  1. Molitch ME, Oill P, Odell WD "Massive hyperlipemia during estrogen therapy." JAMA 227 (1974): 522-5
  2. Janaud A, Rouffy J, Upmalis D, Dain MP "A comparison study of lipid and androgen metabolism with triphasic oral contraceptive formulations containing norgestimate or levonorgestrel." Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand Suppl 156 (1992): 33-8
  3. Steinberg WM "Oral contraception: risks and benefits." Adv Contracept 5 (1989): 219-28
  4. Burkman RT, Zacur HA, Kimball AW, Kwiterovich P, Bell WR "Oral contraceptives and lipids and lipoproteins: Part I--Variations in mean levels by oral contraceptive type." Contraception 40 (1989): 553-61
  5. Derman R "Oral contraceptives: a reassessment." Obstet Gynecol Surv 44 (1989): 662-8
  6. Godsland IF, Crook D "Update on the metabolic effects of steroidal contraceptives and their relationship to cardiovascular disease risk." Am J Obstet Gynecol 170 (1994): 1528-36
  7. "Product Information. Premarin (conjugated estrogens)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories (2001):
  8. "Product Information. Climara (estradiol)." Berlex Laboratories (2001):
  9. "Product Information. Estrace (estradiol)." Warner Chilcott Laboratories (2001):
  10. "Product Information. Estraderm (estradiol)." Ciba-Geigy Pharmaceuticals (2001):
  11. "Product Information. Vivelle (estradiol)." Ciba-Geigy Pharmaceuticals (2001):
  12. "Product Information. Ortho-Novum 10/11 (ethinyl estradiol-norethindrone)." Ortho McNeil Pharmaceutical
  13. "Product Information. Ortho-Cept (desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol)." Ortho McNeil Pharmaceutical (2001):
  14. "Product Information. Demulen 1/50 (ethinyl estradiol-ethynodiol)." Searle
  15. "Product Information. Triphasil (ethinyl estradiol-levonorgestrel)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories (2001):
  16. "Product Information. Ortho-Cyclen (ethinyl estradiol-norgestimate)." Ortho McNeil Pharmaceutical (2001):
  17. "Product Information. Lo/Ovral (ethinyl estradiol-norgestrel)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories (2001):
  18. "Product Information. Ortho-Novum 1/50 (mestranol-norethindrone)." Ortho McNeil Pharmaceutical
  19. Hulley S, Grady D, Bush T, Furberg C, Herrington D, Riggs B, Vittinghoff E "Randomized trial of estrogen plus progestin for secondary prevention of coronary heart disease in postmenopausal women." JAMA 280 (1998): 605-13
  20. "Product Information. Ortho-Est (estropipate)." Ortho McNeil Pharmaceutical (2001):
  21. "Product Information. Ortho Dienestrol (dienestrol topical)." Ortho McNeil Pharmaceutical
  22. "Product Information. Ogen (estropipate topical)." Pharmacia and Upjohn (2001):
  23. "Product Information. Estinyl (ethinyl estradiol)." Schering Corporation
  24. "Product Information. Estratab (esterified estrogens)." Solvay Pharmaceuticals Inc (2001):
  25. "Product Information. Nextstellis (drospirenone-estetrol)." Mayne Pharma (2021):
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Moderate

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility

estrogens/progestogens - fluid retention

Estrogens and progestogens may cause fluid retention, particularly when given in high dosages or for prolonged periods. Therapy with these agents should be administered cautiously in patients who have preexisting problems with excess fluid. In addition, patients with conditions that may be adversely affected by fluid accumulation, such as asthma, epilepsy, migraine, and cardiovascular or renal dysfunction, should be observed for exacerbation of their condition during estrogen and/or progestogen therapy.

References

  1. Leiman G "Depo-medroxyprogesterone acetate as a contraceptive agent: its effect on weight and blood pressure." Am J Obstet Gynecol 114 (1972): 97-102
  2. "Product Information. Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone)." Pharmacia and Upjohn (2001):
  3. "Product Information. Provera (medroxyprogesterone)." Pharmacia and Upjohn (2001):
  4. "Product Information. Premarin (conjugated estrogens)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories (2001):
  5. "Product Information. Climara (estradiol)." Berlex Laboratories (2001):
  6. "Product Information. Estrace (estradiol)." Warner Chilcott Laboratories (2001):
  7. "Product Information. Estraderm (estradiol)." Ciba-Geigy Pharmaceuticals (2001):
  8. "Product Information. Vivelle (estradiol)." Ciba-Geigy Pharmaceuticals (2001):
  9. "Product Information. Ortho-Novum 10/11 (ethinyl estradiol-norethindrone)." Ortho McNeil Pharmaceutical
  10. "Product Information. Ortho-Cept (desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol)." Ortho McNeil Pharmaceutical (2001):
  11. "Product Information. Demulen 1/50 (ethinyl estradiol-ethynodiol)." Searle
  12. "Product Information. Triphasil (ethinyl estradiol-levonorgestrel)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories (2001):
  13. "Product Information. Ortho-Cyclen (ethinyl estradiol-norgestimate)." Ortho McNeil Pharmaceutical (2001):
  14. "Product Information. Lo/Ovral (ethinyl estradiol-norgestrel)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories (2001):
  15. "Product Information. Ortho-Novum 1/50 (mestranol-norethindrone)." Ortho McNeil Pharmaceutical
  16. "Product Information. Emcyt (estramustine)." Pharmacia and Upjohn (2001):
  17. "Product Information. Megace (megestrol)." Bristol-Myers Squibb (2001):
  18. "Product Information. Ortho-Est (estropipate)." Ortho McNeil Pharmaceutical (2001):
  19. "Product Information. Ortho Dienestrol (dienestrol topical)." Ortho McNeil Pharmaceutical
  20. "Product Information. Ogen (estropipate topical)." Pharmacia and Upjohn (2001):
  21. "Product Information. Estinyl (ethinyl estradiol)." Schering Corporation
  22. "Product Information. Estratab (esterified estrogens)." Solvay Pharmaceuticals Inc (2001):
  23. "Product Information. Norplant System (levonorgestrel)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories (2001):
  24. "Product Information. Micronor (norethindrone)." Ortho McNeil Pharmaceutical (2001):
  25. "Product Information. Ovrette (norgestrel)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories (2001):
  26. "Product Information. Prometrium (progesterone)." Virtus Pharmaceuticals LLC (2001):
  27. "Product Information. Implanon (etonogestrel)." Organon Pharmaceuticals (2006):
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Moderate

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.

References

  1. Barnes RB, Roy S, Lobo RA "Comparison of lipid and androgen levels after conjugated estrogen or depo-medroxyprogesterone acetate treatment in postmenopausal women." Obstet Gynecol 66 (1985): 216-9
  2. Haiba NA, el-Habashy MA, Said SA, Darwish EA, Abdel-Sayed WS, Nayel SE "Clinical evaluation of two monthly injectable contraceptives and their effects on some metabolic parameters." Contraception 39 (1989): 619-32
  3. Virutamasen P, Wongsrichanalai C, Tangkeo P, Nitichai Y, Rienprayoon D "Metabolic effects of depot-medroxyprogesterone acetate in long-term users: a cross-sectional study." Int J Gynaecol Obstet 24 (1986): 291-6
  4. Teichmann AT, Wander HE, Cremer P, et al. "Medroxyprogesterone acetate and lipid metabolic changes." Arzneimittelforschung 37 (1987): 573-77
  5. Who Task Force on Long-acting Agents for Fertility Regulation "Metabolic side-effects of injectable depot-medroxyprogesterone acetate, 150 mg three-monthly, in undernourished lactating women." Bull World Health Organ 64 (1986): 587-94
  6. Luciano AA, De Souza MJ, Roy MP, Schoenfeld MJ, Nulsen JC, Halvorson CV "Evaluation of low-dose estrogen and progestin therapy in postmenopausal women." J Reprod Med 38 (1993): 207-14
  7. "Product Information. Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone)." Pharmacia and Upjohn (2001):
  8. "Product Information. Provera (medroxyprogesterone)." Pharmacia and Upjohn (2001):
  9. "Product Information. Ortho-Novum 10/11 (ethinyl estradiol-norethindrone)." Ortho McNeil Pharmaceutical
  10. "Product Information. Ortho-Cept (desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol)." Ortho McNeil Pharmaceutical (2001):
  11. "Product Information. Demulen 1/50 (ethinyl estradiol-ethynodiol)." Searle
  12. "Product Information. Triphasil (ethinyl estradiol-levonorgestrel)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories (2001):
  13. "Product Information. Ortho-Cyclen (ethinyl estradiol-norgestimate)." Ortho McNeil Pharmaceutical (2001):
  14. "Product Information. Lo/Ovral (ethinyl estradiol-norgestrel)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories (2001):
  15. "Product Information. Norplant System (levonorgestrel)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories (2001):
  16. "Product Information. Micronor (norethindrone)." Ortho McNeil Pharmaceutical (2001):
  17. "Product Information. Ovrette (norgestrel)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories (2001):
View all 17 references
Minor

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.

References

  1. Leiman G "Depo-medroxyprogesterone acetate as a contraceptive agent: its effect on weight and blood pressure." Am J Obstet Gynecol 114 (1972): 97-102
  2. Amatayakul K, Sivasomboon B, Thanangkul O "A study of the mechanism of weight gain in medroxyprogesterone acetate users." Contraception 22 (1980): 605-22
  3. "Product Information. Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone)." Pharmacia and Upjohn (2001):
  4. "Product Information. Provera (medroxyprogesterone)." Pharmacia and Upjohn (2001):
  5. "Product Information. Ortho-Novum 10/11 (ethinyl estradiol-norethindrone)." Ortho McNeil Pharmaceutical
  6. "Product Information. Ortho-Cept (desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol)." Ortho McNeil Pharmaceutical (2001):
  7. "Product Information. Demulen 1/50 (ethinyl estradiol-ethynodiol)." Searle
  8. "Product Information. Triphasil (ethinyl estradiol-levonorgestrel)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories (2001):
  9. "Product Information. Ortho-Cyclen (ethinyl estradiol-norgestimate)." Ortho McNeil Pharmaceutical (2001):
  10. "Product Information. Lo/Ovral (ethinyl estradiol-norgestrel)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories (2001):
  11. "Product Information. Norplant System (levonorgestrel)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories (2001):
  12. "Product Information. Micronor (norethindrone)." Ortho McNeil Pharmaceutical (2001):
  13. "Product Information. Ovrette (norgestrel)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories (2001):
View all 13 references

Aviane drug interactions

There are 450 drug interactions with Aviane (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel).

Aviane disease interactions

There are 24 disease interactions with Aviane (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) which include:

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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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