A woman using the etonogestrel implant is commenced on bosentan for pulmonary arterial hypertension. What is the relevance to her contraception?...

Question

A woman using the etonogestrel implant is commenced on bosentan for pulmonary arterial hypertension. What is the relevance to her contraception?

Accepted Answer

Bosentan is an enzyme inducer; the implant's efficacy may be reduced and she should switch to a method unaffected by enzyme inducers

Answer

Bosentan has no interaction with the implant

Answer

Bosentan increases implant efficacy

Answer

The interaction only affects CHC

Answer

Bosentan is safe with all hormonal methods

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Bosentan Enzyme Inducer Implant Interaction