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Drug Interactions between ganaxolone and tecovirimat

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Moderate

ganaxolone tecovirimat

Applies to: ganaxolone and tecovirimat

MONITOR: Coadministration with tecovirimat may decrease the plasma concentrations of drugs that are primarily metabolized by CYP450 3A4. Tecovirimat is a weak inducer of CYP450 3A4. In a drug interaction study involving 24 healthy subjects, a single 2 mg dose of midazolam was coadministered with tecovirimat (600 mg twice daily), and the midazolam peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and systemic exposure (AUC) decreased by 39% and 32%, respectively.

MANAGEMENT: The potential for diminished pharmacologic effects of CYP450 3A4 substrates should be considered during coadministration with tecovirimat.

References (2)
  1. Cerner Multum, Inc. (2015) "Canadian Product Information."
  2. "Product Information. Tpoxx (tecovirimat)." SIGA Technologies, Inc.

Drug and food interactions

Moderate

ganaxolone food

Applies to: ganaxolone

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Food enhances the oral bioavailability of ganaxolone. When administered with a high-fat meal, ganaxolone peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and systemic exposure (AUC) increased by 3- and 2-fold, respectively, compared to administration under fasted conditions. Ganaxolone was administered with food in the premarketing study population. The efficacy of ganaxolone when administered in the fasted state is unknown.

GENERALLY AVOID: Concomitant use of ganaxolone with central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may potentiate adverse effects such as somnolence and sedation.

MANAGEMENT: Ganaxolone must be administered with food according to the manufacturer. Patients should be advised to avoid or limit consumption of alcohol and to avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until they know how the medication affects them.

References (1)
  1. (2022) "Product Information. Ztalmy (ganaxolone)." Marinus Pharmaceuticals, Inc
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

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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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