A woman taking a combined oral contraceptive uses rifampicin for pulmonary tuberculosis. Which advice is most appropriate?
Correct answer: A. Use additional contraception during treatment
- A. Use additional contraception during treatment
- B. Continue the pill without any extra precaution
- C. Stop the antibiotic until the pill course ends
- D. Take two combined pills every day during treatment
Explanation
Rifampicin can increase hepatic metabolism of combined oral contraceptive hormones and reduce contraceptive effectiveness. The woman should use condoms or another reliable method during treatment and for the recommended period after it, according to local guidance.
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