Sugammadex (Bridion) Drug Interaction
Counseling for Female Patients
You have been given a medication call sugammadex (Bridion) during your procedure or
surgery on _________________________________ (insert day).
Sugammadex (Bridion) interaction with hormonal contraceptives (including but not
limited to oral birth control pills (“the pill”), injectable Depo Provera, Nuvaring, and
patch) and may make this method of contraception (birth control) less effective for the
next 7 days.
If you are not sure if you are taking an oral hormonal contraceptive, check with a doctor
or pharmacist.
If you use hormonal contraceptives as your method of birth control, you must use an
additional, NON-HORMONAL method of contraception (birth control) for the next 7
days following sugammadex (Bridion) administration.
You may continue taking your hormonal contraception (birth control) as prescribed by
your doctor; but use an additional NON-HORMONAL method of contraception for the
next 7 days from the date of surgery listed above.
NON-HORMONAL methods of contraception (birth control) include:
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Male condom and spermicide
Female condom and spermicide
Female diaphragm
Female cervical sponge
Your male partner is sterilized (vasectomy)
An alternative to NON-HORMONAL contraception (birth control) is not having sexual
intercourse or engaging in any sexual activity that may result in pregnancy for the 7
days after your procedure date.
Please contact your doctor or pharmacist with any questions. A doctor, pharmacist, or
nurse can also assist you with questions while you are in the hospital or surgical center.
References:
Bridion (sugammadex) prescribing information. December 2015.
Association of Reproductive Health Professionals. Non-hormonal contraceptive methods. July 2013.
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Reviewed 11/2016