Estrasorb Drug Interactions

Rifamycin antibiotics, various antifungals, and cyclosporine are some of the medications that may interact with Estrasorb. Drug interactions could increase your risk of side effects or decrease the effectiveness of the lotion. To help reduce the risk of developing Estrasorb interactions, make sure to tell your healthcare provider about all other medications you are taking.

 

An Introduction to Estrasorb Drug Interactions

Estrasorb® (estradiol emulsion) has the potential to interact with numerous other medications. Some of the medicines that may lead to Estrasorb interactions include:
 
  • Barbiturates, including (but not limited to):

 

    • Butalbital (Fioricet®, Fiorinal®)
    • Pentobarbital (Nembutal®)
    • Phenobarbital (Luminal®)

 

  • Certain HIV medications known as protease inhibitors, such as:

 

 

  • Cyclosporine (Gengraf®, Neoral®, Sandimmune®)
     
  • Rifamycin antibiotics, including rifabutin (Mycobutin®), rifampin (Rifadin®), and rifapentine (Priftin®)
     
  • Some seizure medications, including:

 

 

  • St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum), an herbal supplement
     
  • Thyroid replacement medications, including:

 

 

  • Various antifungal medications or antibiotics, such as:

 

    • Clarithromycin (Biaxin®)
    • Erythromycin (Ery-Tab®)
    • Isoniazid (Nydrazid®)
    • Itraconazole (Sporanox®)
    • Ketoconazole (Nizoral®)
    • Miconazole
    • Telithromycin (Ketek®).

 

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;