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Drug Interactions between ACAM2000 and tecovirimat

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Interactions between your drugs

Moderate

tecovirimat smallpox and monkeypox vaccine

Applies to: tecovirimat and ACAM2000 (smallpox and mpox vaccine)

MONITOR: Coadministration at the same time as tecovirimat may reduce the immune response to the live smallpox vaccine (vaccinia virus), according to animal studies. Potential interactions between tecovirimat and vaccines have not been studied in humans. The clinical impact of this potential interaction is unknown.

MANAGEMENT: The potential for reduced immune response to the live smallpox vaccine should be monitored if coadministered with tecovirimat.

References (1)
  1. "Product Information. Tpoxx (tecovirimat)." SIGA Technologies, Inc.

Drug and food interactions

Moderate

tecovirimat food

Applies to: tecovirimat

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Food may increase the extent of tecovirimat absorption following oral administration. When the recommended oral dose of tecovirimat (600 mg every 12 hours) was administered with a meal (approximately 600 calories and 25 g of fat) in healthy adults weighing less than 120 kg, tecovirimat absorption increased by 39% relative to fasting.

MANAGEMENT: Oral tecovirimat should be taken within 30 minutes after a full meal containing moderate or high fat (approximately 600 calories and 25 g of fat) with 6 to 8 ounces of water.

References (1)
  1. "Product Information. Tpoxx (tecovirimat)." SIGA Technologies, Inc.

Therapeutic duplication warnings

No warnings were found for your selected drugs.

Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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