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  • remove rifabutin
    generic
  • remove rifampin
    generic
  • remove Velivet
    desogestrel/ ethinyl estradiol

multicheck MultiCheck Results - 5 Interactions

Smiley face Smiley face

Avoid/Use Alternative

Smiley face Smiley face rifabutin (generic) + Velivet (desogestrel/ ethinyl estradiol)

Avoid/Use Alternative


rifabutin + desogestrel (contraceptive)

use additional non-hormonal or alternative contraception during and x28 days after rifabutin tx: combo may decr. desogestrel levels, contraceptive efficacy (hepatic metabolism induced)

rifabutin + ethinyl estradiol (contraceptive)

use additional non-hormonal or alternative contraception during and x28 days after rifabutin tx: combo may decr. ethinyl estradiol levels, contraceptive efficacy (hepatic metabolism induced, UGT induced, P-gp-mediated transport possibly induced)

Smiley face Smiley face rifampin (generic) + Velivet (desogestrel/ ethinyl estradiol)

Avoid/Use Alternative


rifampin + desogestrel (contraceptive)

use additional non-hormonal or alternative contraception during and x28 days after rifampin tx: combo may decr. desogestrel levels, contraceptive efficacy (hepatic metabolism induced)

rifampin + ethinyl estradiol (contraceptive)

use additional non-hormonal or alternative contraception during and x28 days after rifampin tx: combo may decr. ethinyl estradiol levels, contraceptive efficacy (hepatic metabolism induced, UGT induced, P-gp-mediated transport induced)

Caution Advised

Smiley face Smiley face rifabutin (generic) + rifampin (generic)

Caution Advised


rifabutin + rifampin

caution advised: combo may decr. rifabutin levels, efficacy (hepatic metabolism induced)

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