Amitriptyline and Ethinyl estradiol and norgestrel
Determining the interaction of Amitriptyline and Ethinyl estradiol and norgestrel and the possibility of their joint administration.
In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.
Consumer:Consumer information for this minor interaction is not currently available. Some minor drug interactions may not be clinically relevant in all patients. Minor drug interactions do not usually cause harm or require a change in therapy. However, your healthcare provider can determine if adjustments to your medications are needed.
Professional:The bioavailability and serum concentration of tricyclic antidepressants may be increased in women taking oral contraceptives. The mechanism may be related to inhibition of the hepatic metabolism of tricyclics. The clinical significance of this interaction is unknown.
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Generic Name: amitriptyline
Brand name: Vanatrip, Elavil, Endep
Synonyms: n.a.
Generic Name: ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel
Brand name: Cryselle 28, Low-Ogestrel, Ogestrel-28, Lo/Ovral-21, Lo/Ovral-28, Ovral, Ovral-28, Low-Ogestrel-21, Ovral-21, Elinest, Cryselle-28, Ogestrel
Synonyms: Norgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol
In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.
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