A 30-year-old woman with a known seizure disorder controlled on zonisamide requests CHC. Is zonisamide an enzyme inducer?...

Question

A 30-year-old woman with a known seizure disorder controlled on zonisamide requests CHC. Is zonisamide an enzyme inducer?

Accepted Answer

No, zonisamide is not an enzyme inducer at standard doses and does not significantly reduce CHC efficacy

Answer

Yes, zonisamide is a potent enzyme inducer

Answer

Zonisamide only interacts with the POP

Answer

She needs condoms for 28 days after starting CHC

Answer

Zonisamide is contraindicated with all contraception

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Zonisamide Not Significant Enzyme Inducer