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Junel Fe 1.5/30 and Wakix

Determining the interaction of Junel Fe 1.5/30 and Wakix and the possibility of their joint administration.

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Junel Fe 1.5/30 <> Wakix
Relevance: 06.09.2022 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 interaction is not currently available.ADDITIONAL CONTRACEPTION RECOMMENDED: Coadministration with pitolisant may decrease the plasma concentrations of contraceptive hormones. The proposed mechanism is induction of the CYP450 3A4-mediated metabolism of estrogens and progestins by pitolisant and its main metabolites. MANAGEMENT: The manufacturer recommends that alternative, nonhormonal methods of effective contraception should be used during and for at least 21 days after pitolisant therapy. References "Product Information. Wakix (pitolisant)." Harmony Biosciences, LLC, Plymouth Meeting, PA. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics." O 0 Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare "FSRH Clinical Guidance: Drug Interactions with Hormonal Contraception. Available from: URL: file:///C:/Users/df033684/Downloads/ceuguidancedruginteractionshormonal.pdf." ([2012, Jan 1]):

Professional:

ADDITIONAL CONTRACEPTION RECOMMENDED: Coadministration with pitolisant may decrease the plasma concentrations of contraceptive hormones. The proposed mechanism is induction of the CYP450 3A4-mediated metabolism of estrogens and progestins by pitolisant and its main metabolites.

MANAGEMENT: The manufacturer recommends that alternative, nonhormonal methods of effective contraception should be used during and for at least 21 days after pitolisant therapy.

References
  • "Product Information. Wakix (pitolisant)." Harmony Biosciences, LLC, Plymouth Meeting, PA.
  • Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics." O 0
  • Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare "FSRH Clinical Guidance: Drug Interactions with Hormonal Contraception. Available from: URL: file:///C:/Users/df033684/Downloads/ceuguidancedruginteractionshormonal.pdf." ([2012, Jan 1]):
Junel Fe 1.5/30

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.

Wakix

Generic Name: pitolisant

Brand name: Wakix

Synonyms: Wakix Tablets

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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