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A GLOBAL HANDBOOK FOR PROVIDERS

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    = Use the method
 
    = Do not use the method
 
I   = Initiation of the method
 
C   = Continuation of the method
 
—   = Use the method
 
NA   = Not applicable

Condition

 Combined oral contraceptives Monthly injectables Combined patch and combined vaginal ring Progestin-only pills Progestin-only injectables Implants Emergency contraceptive pills* Levonorgestrel intrauterine device Female sterilization*
DRUG INTERACTIONS (for antiretroviral drugs, see HIV/AIDS)
Anticonvulsant therapy  
Certain anticonvulsants (phenytoin, carbamazepine, barbiturates, primidone, topiramate, oxcarbazepine) 3l 2 3l 3l

DMPA 1    

NET EN2

 2l — 1 1 —
Lamotrigine 3§ 3§ 3§ 1 1 1 — 1 1 —
Antimicrobial therapy  
Broadspectrum antibiotics 1 1 1 1 1 1 — 1 1 —
Antifungals 1 1 1 1 1 1 — 1 1 —
Antiparasitics 1 1 1 1 1 1 — 1 1 —
Rifampicin or rifabutin therapy 3l 2 3l 3l

DMPA 1    

NET EN2

 2 — 1 1 —

§ Combined hormonal contraceptives may reduce the effectiveness of lamotrigine

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