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    • NUVARING (Brand for ETONOGESTREL-ETHINYL ESTRADIOL)

    • QTY 1
    • .12-.015MG
    • VAG RING
    • Near  77381

ETONOGESTREL; ETHINYL ESTRADIOL (et oh noe JES trel; ETH in il es tra DYE ole) prevents ovulation and pregnancy. It belongs to a group of medications called contraceptives. It is a combination of the hormones estrogen and progestin.


NUVARING (Brand for ETONOGESTREL-ETHINYL ESTRADIOL) Lifestyle Interactions

  • Lidocaine 5%, Topical ointment

    Interaction: Cannabis
    Severity: Major
    Notes for Consumers: Discuss cannabis use with your care team. The effects of your medication may be altered if used with cannabis.
    Notes for Professionals: Advise patients to avoid cannabis use during lidocaine treatment due to decreased exposure of lidocaine which may alter its efficacy. Cannabis use induces CYP1A2 and lidocaine is a CYP1A2 substrate. The induction potential of cannabis is greatest with chronic inhalation. Other routes of administration or sporadic use may have less of an effect.

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