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Imipramine Tablets and Microgestin Fe 1/20

Determining the interaction of Imipramine Tablets and Microgestin Fe 1/20 and the possibility of their joint administration.

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Imipramine Tablets <> Microgestin Fe 1/20

Relevance: 17.09.2022 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

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.

References

Edelbroek PM, Zitman FG, Knoppert-van der Klein EA, van Putten PM, de Wolff FA "Therapeutic drug monitoring of amitriptyline: impact of age, smoking and contraceptives on drug and metabolite levels in bulimic women." Clin Chim Acta 165 (1987): 177-87
Khurana RC "Estrogen-imipramine interaction." JAMA 222 (1972): 702-3
Somani SM, Khurana RC "Mechanism of estrogen-imipramine interaction." JAMA 223 (1973): 560
Prange AJ, Wilson IC, Alltop LB "Estrogen may well affect response to antidepressant." JAMA 219 (1972): 143-4
Abernethy DR, Greenblatt DJ, Shader RI "Imipramine disposition in users of oral contraceptive steroids." Clin Pharmacol Ther 35 (1984): 792-7

Imipramine Tablets

Generic Name: imipramine

Brand name: Tofranil, Tofranil-PM

Synonyms: Imipramine

What is Imipramine Tablets?

Microgestin Fe 1/20

Generic Name: ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

Brand name: Blisovi 24 Fe, Blisovi Fe 15/30, Blisovi Fe 1/20, Estrostep Fe, Gildess 24 Fe, Gildess Fe 15/30, Gildess Fe 1/20, Junel Fe 15/30, Junel Fe 1/20, Junel Fe 24, Larin 24 Fe, Larin Fe 15/30, Larin Fe 1/20, Lo Loestrin Fe, Loestrin 24 Fe, Loestrin Fe 15/30, Loestrin Fe 1/20, Lomedia 24 Fe, Microgestin 24 Fe, Microgestin Fe 15/30, Microgestin Fe 1/20, Tarina Fe 1/20, Taytulla, Tilia Fe, Tri-Legest Fe, Blisovi 24 Fe, Femcon Fe, Kaitlib FE, Lo Minastrin Fe, Microgestin 24 Fe, Norinyl 1+35, Ortho-Novum 7/7/7, Tri-Norinyl, Zenchent, femhrt 05 mg/25 mcg, Fyavolv, Jevantique Lo, Jinteli, Femcon Fe, Generess FE, Loestrin 1/20, Ovcon 35, Brevicon

Synonyms: n.a.

What is Microgestin Fe 1/20?

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