Does Glecaprevir Interact with Etonogestrel And Ethinyl Estradiol Vaginal Ring?
Glecaprevir and Etonogestrel And Ethinyl Estradiol Vaginal Ring have a unknown drug interaction according to U.S. FDA drug labeling data. Concomitant use with some other HCV antiviral medicinal products, such as those containing glecaprevir/pibrentasvir, may increase the risk of ALT elevations [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)]. Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This information is based on official FDA drug labeling sourced from OpenFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.
- Severity
- Unknown
- Etonogestrel And Ethinyl Estradiol Vaginal Ring Class
- Estrogen
- Management
- Consult your pharmacist
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Glecaprevir and your doctor is considering prescribing Etonogestrel And Ethinyl Estradiol Vaginal Ring (or vice versa), make sure to:
- Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
- Ask whether the benefits of combining these medications outweigh the risks for your specific situation
- Ask what symptoms to watch for that would indicate the interaction is causing problems
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider