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Drug Interactions between lenacapavir and tecovirimat

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Moderate

tecovirimat lenacapavir

Applies to: tecovirimat and lenacapavir

MONITOR: Coadministration with drugs that are inducers of the CYP450 3A4 isoenzyme may decrease the plasma concentrations of lenacapavir which may lead to diminished virologic response. The proposed mechanism is increased clearance due to induction of CYP450 3A4, which is partly responsible for the metabolism of lenacapavir. In pharmacokinetic studies conducted in fasted subjects without HIV, coadministration of a single oral dose of lenacapavir 300 mg with the potent CYP450 3A4 inducer rifampin 600 mg once daily decreased the systemic exposure (AUC) and peak plasma concentration (Cmax) of lenacapavir by approximately 84% and 55%, respectively. In the same studies, coadministration of a single oral dose of lenacapavir 300 mg with the moderate CYP450 3A4 inducer efavirenz 600 mg once daily decreased the AUC and Cmax of lenacapavir by approximately 56% and 36%, respectively. No data are available for other, less potent CYP450 3A4 inducers.

MANAGEMENT: The potential for reduced viral susceptibility and resistance development associated with subtherapeutic antiviral drug levels should be considered during coadministration of lenacapavir with CYP450 3A4 inducers. Alternative treatments may be considered if an interaction is suspected.

References

  1. (2022) "Product Information. Sunlenca (lenacapavir)." Gilead Sciences

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

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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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