Does Lopinavir And Ritonavir Interact with Desogestrel And Ethinyl Estradiol And Ethinyl Estradiol?
CDI records a moderate classification for Lopinavir And Ritonavir and Desogestrel And Ethinyl Estradiol And Ethinyl Estradiol. The stored summary is: HIV protease inhibitor that decreases plasma concentrations of estrogen and/or progestin. The mechanism involves unknown. Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This record was extracted from drug labeling through openFDA. NIH/NLM RxNorm is used for drug identities. The summary and severity classification are CDI's processed information, not a verbatim source quotation. Product, route, and patient circumstances matter.
- Severity
- Moderate
- Lopinavir And Ritonavir Class
- Protease Inhibitor
- Management
- Monitor for effects
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
Recorded Mechanism
unknown
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Lopinavir And Ritonavir and your doctor is considering prescribing Desogestrel And Ethinyl Estradiol And Ethinyl Estradiol (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
- Ask whether any dosage adjustments are needed
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider