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How does penicillin interact with oral contraceptives, potentially reducing their effectiveness and what additional contraceptive measures should be recommended to patients during antibiotic treatment to prevent unintended pregnancies?
Penicillin can reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives by altering gut flora, affecting estrogen absorption. Women should use backup contraception, like condoms, during treatment.