A woman using the desogestrel POP is prescribed aprepitant (an antiemetic) before chemotherapy. What is the contraceptive concern?...

Question

A woman using the desogestrel POP is prescribed aprepitant (an antiemetic) before chemotherapy. What is the contraceptive concern?

Accepted Answer

Aprepitant is an enzyme inducer that may reduce POP efficacy; additional precautions or an alternative method should be considered

Answer

Aprepitant has no interaction with the POP

Answer

Aprepitant increases POP efficacy

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The POP protects against chemotherapy-induced nausea

Answer

Aprepitant is contraindicated with all contraception

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Aprepitant Enzyme Inducer POP Interaction