A woman taking a COC is prescribed omeprazole for gastro-oesophageal reflux. Does omeprazole interact with CHC?...

Question

A woman taking a COC is prescribed omeprazole for gastro-oesophageal reflux. Does omeprazole interact with CHC?

Accepted Answer

No, omeprazole is not an enzyme inducer and does not reduce CHC efficacy. However, it is a gastric pH modifier, which is relevant to UPA-EC (not to regular CHC)

Answer

Yes, omeprazole is an enzyme inducer

Answer

Omeprazole doubles oestrogen levels

Answer

She must stop the COC while on omeprazole

Answer

Omeprazole eliminates the need for the pill-free interval

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Omeprazole PPI No CHC Interaction UPA Concern Only

A woman taking a COC is prescribed omeprazole for gastro-oesophageal reflux. Does omeprazole interact with CHC?