Contraception advice following the administration of Sugammadex

As part of a general anaesthetic, we commonly administer drugs to relax your muscles. Then, before you wake up, we administer drugs to reverse this effect.

You have been given a ‘reversal drug’ today called Sugammadex. Another name for this drug is Bridion. This drug has a unique interaction with the hormone progesterone. This is why you have been provided with this information leaflet.

Sugammadex temporarily increases your likelihood of becoming pregnant after unprotected sexual intercourse in certain situations.

Types of oral hormonal contraceptive you may be using:

• Progesterone only contraceptive ‘Mini Pill’
• Combined oral contraceptive ‘Pill’

The effect of Sugammadex means that even if you took your pill this morning, it is the equivalent to one missed pill.

Advice:
You must follow the missed pill advice in the package leaflet of the oral contraceptive

Types of other hormonal contraceptive you may be using:

• Contraceptive implant
• Hormonal Intra-Uterine System (IUS) (Mirena coil)
• Depo-provera (injection)
• Vaginal ring
• Skin patch

Advice:
You must use a barrier method of contraceptive e.g., condoms for the next seven days

Types of non-hormonal contraceptive you may be using:

• Condoms
• Cervical caps
• Diaphragm
• Contraceptive sponge
• Copper IUD
• Spermicide

Advice:
No further action is required. Sugammadex only reduces the effectiveness of hormone-based contraceptives.

Duty Anaesthetist: contact Hospital Switchboard, ask for Duty Anaesthetist

Hospital Switchboard: 01896 826000