Oral contraceptive failure occurs in a patient on Rifampicin because of____________?
Correct answer: A. Rifampicin induce the metabolism of contra ceptive
- A. Rifampicin induce the metabolism of contra ceptive
- B. Rifampicin simulates gonadotropin relase from pituitary
- C. Rifampicin decrease the secretion of progestin
- D. Rifampicin antagonize the action of oral contraceptiveOrder Infection Tests
Explanation
Rifampicin strongly induces hepatic drug-metabolizing enzymes, increasing the breakdown of estrogen and progestin in oral contraceptives. The resulting lower hormone concentrations can cause contraceptive failure.
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