Tpoxx (National Stockpile) (tecovirimat)

It isessential that the manufacturer's labeling be consulted for more detailed information on dosage and administration of this drug. Dosage summary:

Dosage of the capsules containing tecovirimat monohydrate is expressed in terms of anhydrous tecovirimat.

Tecovirimat capsules should be taken within 30 minutes after a full meal of moderate or high fat.

Tecovirimat injection is administered by IV infusion over 6 hours using an infusion pump; do not administer by IV bolus injection. Depending on the size of syringe available with the syringe pump system, two separate syringes may be needed for each 6 hour administration.

Tecovirimat injection must be diluted prior to administration. The appropriate quantity of tecovirimat injection should be withdrawn into a syringe of suitable size and then diluted with 2 equal parts of either 0.9% sodium chloride injection or 5% dextrose injection; do not use prefilled infusion bags for product preparation and administration (see Table 1).

Table 1: Recommended Preparation Instructions for Tecovirimat Injection for IV Infusion in Pediatric Patients and Adults

Body Weight Volume of Tecovirimat Volume of Diluent Injection 3 kg to less than 35 kg 0.6 mL/kg 1.2 mL/kg 35 kg to less than 120 20 mL 40 mL kg 120 kg and above 30 mL 60 mL

10 mg/mL tecovirimat solution containing 40% hydroxypropyl betadex (8 g per vial) with water for injection

Diluent is either 0.9% sodium chloride injection or 5% dextrose injection solution.

The diluted tecovirimat solution may be stored in the refrigerator (2-8degreesC) for up to 24 hours or at room temperature (15-25degreesC) for up to 4 hours.

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There is no enhanced messaging for this drug.

Contraindicated Drug Combination: This drug combination is contraindicated and generally should not be dispensed or administered to the same patient.

Cyp3a4 Inducers/Lumateperone

SEVERITY LEVEL: 1-Contraindicated Drug Combination: This drug combination is contraindicated and generally should not be dispensed or administered to the same patient.

MECHANISM OF ACTION: Lumateperone is a substrate of CYP3A4. Inducers of CYP3A4 may induce the metabolism of lumateperone.(1)

CLINICAL EFFECTS: The concurrent administration of a CYP3A4 inducer may decrease the exposure to lumateperone.(1)

PREDISPOSING FACTORS: Induction effects may be more likely with regular use of the inducer for longer than 1-2 weeks.

PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The manufacturer of lumateperone states that concurrent use with CYP3A4 inducers should be avoided.(1)

DISCUSSION: Coadministration of lumateperone with rifampin, a strong CYP3A4 inducer, resulted in a 98% reduction in area-under-curve (AUC) and a 90% reduction in concentration maximum (Cmax).(1) Strong inducers of CYP3A4 include: apalutamide, barbiturates, carbamazepine, encorafenib, enzalutamide, fosphenytoin, ivosidenib, lumacaftor, mitotane, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone, rifampin, rifapentine, and St. John's wort.(2,3) Moderate inducers of CYP3A4 include: belzutifan, bosentan, cenobamate, dabrafenib, efavirenz, elagolix, etravirine, fexinidazole, lesinurad, lorlatinib, mavacamten, mitapivat, modafinil, nafcillin, pacritinib, repotrectinib, rifabutin, telotristat, thioridazine, and tovorafenib.(2,3) Weak inducers of CYP3A4 include: amprenavir, armodafinil, aumolertinib, bexarotene, brivaracetam, clobazam, danshen, darolutamide, dexamethasone, dicloxacillin, echinacea, eslicarbazepine, garlic, genistein, gingko, ginseng, glycyrrhizin, nevirapine, omaveloxolone, oxcarbazepine, pioglitazone, quercetin, rufinamide, sotorasib, sulfinpyrazone, sunvozertinib, tecovirimat, terbinafine, ticlopidine, troglitazone, vemurafenib, and vinblastine.(2,3)

Cyp3a4 Inducers/Zuranolone

SEVERITY LEVEL: 1-Contraindicated Drug Combination: This drug combination is contraindicated and generally should not be dispensed or administered to the same patient.

MECHANISM OF ACTION: Inducers of CYP3A4 may induce the metabolism of zuranolone.(1)

CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of a CYP3A4 inducer may result in a loss of zuranolone efficacy.(1)

PREDISPOSING FACTORS: Induction effects may be more likely with regular use of the inducer for longer than 1-2 weeks.

PATIENT MANAGEMENT: Avoid the concurrent use of zuranolone with CYP3A4 inducers.(1)

DISCUSSION: Coadministration of zuranolone with rifampin decreased the maximum concentration (Cmax) by 0.31-fold and area-under-curve (AUC) by 0.15-fold.(1) Strong CYP3A4 inducers linked to this monograph include: apalutamide, barbiturates, carbamazepine, encorafenib, enzalutamide, fosphenytoin, ivosidenib, lumacaftor, mitotane, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone, rifampin, rifapentine, and St. John's wort. Moderate CYP3A4 inducers linked to this monograph include: belzutifan, bosentan, cenobamate, dabrafenib, dipyrone, efavirenz, elagolix, etravirine, fexinidazole, lesinurad, lorlatinib, mavacamten, mitapivat, modafinil, nafcillin, pacritinib, pexidartinib, repotrectinib, rifabutin, sotorasib, telotristat ethyl, thioridazine, and tovorafenib. Weak CYP3A4 inducers linked to this monograph include: armodafinil, aumolertinib, bexarotene, brigatinib, brivaracetam, clobazam, danshen, darolutamide, dexamethasone, dicloxacillin, echinacea, eslicarbazepine, flucloxacillin, garlic, genistein, ginseng, glycyrrhizin, methylprednisolone, mobocertinib, nevirapine, omaveloxolone, oritavancin, oxcarbazepine, pioglitazone, pitolisant, quercetin, relugolix, rufinamide, sarilumab, sulfinpyrazone, sunvozertinib, tazemetostat, tecovirimat, terbinafine, ticlopidine, topiramate, troglitazone, vemurafenib, vinblastine, and zanubrutinib.(2,3)

Severe Interaction: Action is required to reduce the risk of severe adverse interaction.

Cyp3a4 Inducers/Erlotinib

SEVERITY LEVEL: 2-Severe Interaction: Action is required to reduce the risk of severe adverse interaction.

MECHANISM OF ACTION: Inducers of CYP3A4 may induce the metabolism of erlotinib.(1)

CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent or recent use of a CYP3A4 inducer may result in decreased levels and effectiveness of erlotinib.(1)

PREDISPOSING FACTORS: Induction effects may be more likely with regular use of the inducer for longer than 1-2 weeks.

PATIENT MANAGEMENT: Avoid the concurrent use of CYP3A4 inducers in patients receiving therapy with erlotinib. Consider the use of alternative agents with less enzyme induction potential.(1) Consider increasing the dosage of erlotinib by 50 mg increments as tolerated at two week intervals (to a maximum of 450 mg) while closely monitoring the patient. The highest dosage studied with concurrent rifampin is 450 mg. If the dosage of erlotinib is increased, it will need to be decreased when the inducer is discontinued.(1)

DISCUSSION: Pretreatment and concurrent therapy with rifampin increased erlotinib clearance by 3-fold and decreased the erlotinib area-under-curve (AUC) by 66% to 80%. This is equivalent to a dose of about 30 mg to 50 mg in NSCLC.(1) In a study, pretreatment with rifampin for 11 days decreased the AUC of a single 450 mg dose of erlotinib to 57.6% of the AUC observed with a single 150 mg dose of erlotinib.(1) In a case report, coadministration of phenytoin (180mg daily) and erlotinib (150mg daily) increased the phenytoin concentration from 8.2mcg/ml to 24.2mcg/ml and decreased the erlotinib concentration 12-fold (from 1.77mcg/ml to 0.15mcg/ml) and increased the erlotinib clearance by 10-fold (from 3.53 L/h to 41.7 L/h).(2) In a study, concurrent use of sorafenib (400 mg twice daily) and erlotinib (150 mg daily) decreased the concentration minimum (Cmin), concentration maximum (Cmax), and AUC of erlotinib.(3) In an animal study, concurrent use of dexamethasone and erlotinib decreased the AUC of erlotinib by 0.6-fold.(4) Strong inducers of CYP3A4 include: barbiturates, encorafenib, enzalutamide, fosphenytoin, ivosidenib, mitotane, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone, rifampin, and rifapentine.(5,6) Moderate inducers of CYP3A4 include: belzutifan, bosentan, cenobamate, dabrafenib, dipyrone, efavirenz, elagolix, etravirine, fexinidazole, lesinurad, lorlatinib, mavacamten, mitapivat, modafinil, nafcillin, pacritinib, pexidartinib, repotrectinib, sotorasib, telotristat, thioridazine, and tovorafenib.(5,6) Weak inducers of CYP3A4 include: amprenavir, armodafinil, aumolertinib, bexarotene, brigatinib, brivaracetam, clobazam, danshen, darolutamide, dicloxacillin, echinacea, eslicarbazepine, flucloxacillin, garlic, genistein, ginkgo, ginseng, glycyrrhizin, mobocertinib, nevirapine, omaveloxolone, oritavancin, oxcarbazepine, pioglitazone, pitolisant, quercetin, relugolix, rufinamide, sarilumab, sulfinpyrazone, sunvozertinib, tazemetostat, tecovirimat, terbinafine, ticlopidine, topiramate, troglitazone, vemurafenib, vinblastine, and zanubrutinib.(5,6)

Select Cyp2c19 Inhibitors/Citalopram (>20 Mg)

SEVERITY LEVEL: 2-Severe Interaction: Action is required to reduce the risk of severe adverse interaction.

MECHANISM OF ACTION: Citalopram is primarily metabolized by the CYP2C19 isoenzyme.(1)

CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of an agent that inhibits CYP2C19 may result in elevated levels of and toxicity from citalopram, including including risks for serotonin syndrome or prolongation of the QTc interval.(1-5) Prolongation of the QT interval may result in life-threatening arrhythmias, including torsades de pointes.(2) Symptoms of serotonin syndrome may include tremor, agitation, diaphoresis, hyperreflexia, clonus, tachycardia, hyperthermia, and muscle rigidity.(5)

PREDISPOSING FACTORS: The risk of QT prolongation or torsades de pointes may be increased in patients with cardiovascular disease (e.g. heart failure, myocardial infarction, history of torsades de pointes, congenital long QT syndrome), hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, hypocalcemia, bradycardia, female gender, advanced age, poor metabolizer status at CYP2C19, or higher blood concentrations of citalopram.(2) Concurrent use of more than one drug known to cause QT prolongation or higher systemic concentrations of either QT prolonging drug are additional risk factors for torsades de pointes. Factors which may increase systemic drug concentrations include rapid infusion of an intravenous dose or impaired metabolism or elimination of the drug (e.g. coadministration with an agent which inhibits its metabolism or elimination, genetic impairment in drug metabolism or elimination, and/or renal/hepatic dysfunction).(2) Predisposing factors for serotonin-related adverse effects include use in the elderly, in patients with hepatic impairment, and in patients receiving multiple agents which increase central serotonin levels.(1,5) If concurrent therapy is warranted, consider obtaining serum calcium, magnesium, and potassium levels and monitoring ECG at baseline and at regular intervals. Correct any electrolyte abnormalities. Instruct patients to report any irregular heartbeat, dizziness, or fainting.

PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The dose of citalopram should be limited to 20 mg in patients receiving concurrent therapy with an inhibitor of CYP2C19.(1,4) Evaluate the patient for other drugs, diseases and conditions which increase risk for QT prolongation and correct risk factors (e.g. correct hypokalemia, discontinue other QT prolonging drugs) when possible.(1,2) Weigh the specific benefits versus risks for each patient. The US manufacturer recommends ECG monitoring for citalopram patients with congestive heart failure, bradyarrhythmias, taking concomitant QT prolonging medications or receiving concurrent therapy.(4) Citalopram should be discontinued in patients with persistent QTc measurements greater than 500 ms.(2) If concurrent therapy is warranted, consider obtaining serum calcium, magnesium, and potassium levels and monitoring ECG at baseline and at regular intervals. Correct any electrolyte abnormalities. Instruct patients to report any irregular heartbeat, dizziness, or fainting. If concurrent therapy is warranted, patients should be monitored for signs and symptoms of serotonin syndrome. Instruct patients to report muscle twitching, tremors, shivering and stiffness, fever, heavy sweating, heart palpitations, restlessness, confusion, agitation, trouble with coordination, or severe diarrhea.

DISCUSSION: Concurrent use of citalopram (40 mg daily) and cimetidine (400 mg twice daily) for 8 days increased the maximum concentration (Cmax) and area-under-curve (AUC) of citalopram by 39% and 43%, respectively.(1) Inhibitors of CYP2C19 include: abrocitinib, allicin (garlic derivative), armodafinil, asciminib, berotralstat, cannabidiol (CBD), cenobamate, cimetidine strengths > or = 200 mg, elagolix, enasidenib, eslicarbazepine, esomeprazole, etravirine, fedratinib, felbamate, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, givosiran, isoniazid, moclobemide, modafinil, obeticholic acid, omeprazole, piperine, rolapitant, stiripentol, tecovirimat, treosulfan, and vonoprazan.(7,8)

Selected Cyp2c19 Inhibitors/Clopidogrel

SEVERITY LEVEL: 2-Severe Interaction: Action is required to reduce the risk of severe adverse interaction.

MECHANISM OF ACTION: Clopidogrel is a prodrug and is converted to its active metabolite via a 2 step process. The first conversion step is mediated by CYP2C19, CYP1A2 and CYP2B6, while the second step is mediated by CYP3A4, CYP2B6 and CYP2C19.(1,2) CYP2C19 contributes to both steps and is thought to be the more important enzyme involved in formation of the pharmacologically active metabolite.(1) Inhibitors of CYP2C19 may decrease the conversion of clopidogrel to its active metabolite.(1)

CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of CYP2C19 inhibitors may result in decreased clopidogrel effectiveness, resulting in increased risk of adverse cardiac events.

PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined.

PATIENT MANAGEMENT: Evaluate medication list or interaction alerts to determine if patient is receiving additional drugs which may also inhibit clopidogrel active metabolite formation. The US manufacturer of clopidogrel states that alternatives to clopidogrel should be considered in patients who are poor metabolizers of CYP2C19.(1) It would be prudent to assume that patients taking strong inhibitors of CYP2C19 are poor metabolizers of this isoenzyme. Moderate or weak inhibitors of CYP2C19 may have less of an effect on this interaction. Consider alternatives to CYP2C19 inhibitors in patients stabilized on clopidogrel and alternatives to clopidogrel in patients stabilized on CYP2C19 inhibitors. If concurrent therapy is warranted, consider appropriate testing to assure adequate inhibition of platelet reactivity.

DISCUSSION: Clopidogrel is a prodrug and requires conversion to the active metabolite by CYP2C19. Clopidogrel is not a sensitive substrate for CYP2C19 as CYP3A4, CYP2B6 and CYP1A2 also participate in active metabolite formation. Studies have not evaluated this specific drug combination; the actual magnitude of this interaction is not known. Given the possible consequences of clopidogrel treatment failure, it would be prudent to avoid concomitant use of clopidogrel and CYP2C19 inhibitors when possible. Selected CYP2C19 inhibitors include: armodafinil, berotralstat, cenobamate, elagolix, enasidenib, eslicarbazepine, fedratinib, fexinidazole, givosiran, lonafarnib, moclobemide, modafinil, obeticholic acid, osilodrostat, piperine, pirtobrutinib, rolapitant, rucaparib, tecovirimat, treosulfan, and triclabendazole.(4,5)

Weak Cyp2c19 Inhibitors/Mavacamten

SEVERITY LEVEL: 2-Severe Interaction: Action is required to reduce the risk of severe adverse interaction.

MECHANISM OF ACTION: Weak CYP2C19 inhibitors may inhibit the metabolism of mavacamten.(1-3)

CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of weak CYP2C19 inhibitors increases plasma exposure of mavacamten which may increase the incidence and severity of adverse reactions of mavacamten.(1-3)

PREDISPOSING FACTORS: CYP2C19 rapid and ultrarapid metabolizers may experience an increased incidence or severity of adverse effects.(1-3)

PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The US manufacturer of mavacamten recommends to initiate mavacamten at the recommended starting dosage in patients who are on stable therapy with a weak CYP2C19 inhibitor. Reduce dose by one level (i.e., 15 to 10 mg, 10 to 5 mg, or 5 to 2.5 mg) in patients who are on mavacamten treatment and intend to initiate a weak CYP2C19 inhibitor. Schedule clinical and an echocardiographic assessment 4 weeks after inhibitor initiation, and do not up-titrate mavacamten until 12 weeks after inhibitor initiation.(1) Avoid initiation of concomitant weak CYP2C19 inhibitors in patients who are on stable treatment with the lowest recommended dose of mavacamten because a lower dose is not available.(1) For short-term use (e.g. 1 week), interrupt mavacamten therapy for the duration of the weak CYP2C19 inhibitor. After therapy with the weak CYP2C19 inhibitor is discontinued, mavacamten may be reinitiated at the previous dose immediately upon discontinuation.(1) The Canadian manufacturer of mavacamten recommends additional monitoring when concurrent use of weak CYP2C19 inhibitors is warranted. Adjust the dose of mavacamten based on clinical assessment.(2) The UK manufacturer of mavacamten states no dose adjustment is necessary with weak CYP2C19 inhibitors. Monitor left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) in 4 weeks then resume usual monitoring schedule.(3)

DISCUSSION: Concomitant use of mavacamten (15 mg) with omeprazole (20 mg), a weak CYP2C19 inhibitor, once daily increased mavacamten area-under-curve (AUC) by 48% with no effect on maximum concentration (Cmax) in healthy CYP2C19 normal metabolizers and rapid metabolizers.(1) Weak CYP2C19 inhibitors include: armodafinil, cimetidine, enasidenib, eslicarbazepine, felbamate, givosiran, isoniazid, obeticholic acid, osilodrostat, piperine, rucaparib, tecovirimat.(4,5)

Moderate Interaction: Assess the risk to the patient and take action as needed.

Moderate And Weak Cyp3a4 Inducers/Tacrolimus

SEVERITY LEVEL: 3-Moderate Interaction: Assess the risk to the patient and take action as needed.

MECHANISM OF ACTION: Moderate or weak CYP3A4 inducers may accelerate the metabolism of tacrolimus.(1)

CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of a moderate or weak CYP3A4 inducer may result in decreased levels and effectiveness of tacrolimus.(1)

PREDISPOSING FACTORS: Induction effects may be more likely with regular use of the inducer for longer than 1-2 weeks.

PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The manufacturer of tacrolimus recommends monitoring tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations and adjusting tacrolimus dose if needed. Monitor clinical response closely.(1)

DISCUSSION: A 13-year-old cystic fibrosis patient with a history of liver transplant on stable doses of tacrolimus underwent 2 separate courses of nafcillin therapy (a moderate CYP3A4 inducer). During the 1st course of nafcillin, his tacrolimus levels started to fall 3 days after starting nafcillin, became undetectable at day 8, and recovered to therapeutic levels without a change in tacrolimus dose 5 days after discontinuation of nafcillin. During the 2nd course of nafcillin, tacrolimus level became undetectable 4 days after starting nafcillin and recovered 3 days after stopping nafcillin.(2) Moderate inducers of CYP3A4 would be expected to decrease the AUC of a sensitive 3A4 substrate by 50-80% and include: belzutifan, bosentan, cenobamate, dabrafenib, elagolix, etravirine, lesinurad, lorlatinib, mavacamten, modafinil, nafcillin, repotrectinib, telotristat, and tovorafenib.(3,4) Weak inducers of CYP3A4 would be expected to decrease the AUC of a sensitive 3A4 substrate by 20-50% and include: armodafinil, bexarotene, brigatinib, brivaracetam, clobazam, danshen, darolutamide, dexamethasone, dicloxacillin, echinacea, elafibranor, enasidenib, eslicarbazepine, floxacillin, garlic, genistein, ginseng, glycyrrhizin, meropenem-vaborbactam, nevirapine, oritavancin, omaveloxolone, oxcarbazepine, pioglitazone, relugolix, rufinamide, sulfinpyrazone, sunvozertinib, suzetrigine, tazemetostat, tecovirimat, terbinafine, ticlopidine, topiramate, troglitazone, vinblastine, and zanubrutinib.(3,4)

Moderate And Weak Cyp3a4 Inducers/Ubrogepant

SEVERITY LEVEL: 3-Moderate Interaction: Assess the risk to the patient and take action as needed.

MECHANISM OF ACTION: Moderate or weak CYP3A4 inducers may induce the metabolism of ubrogepant.(1)

CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of a moderate or weak CYP3A4 inducer may result in decreased levels and effectiveness of ubrogepant.(1)

PREDISPOSING FACTORS: Induction effects may be more likely with regular use of the inducer for longer than 1-2 weeks.

PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The manufacturer recommends a dosage adjustment of ubrogepant when coadministered with moderate or weak CYP3A4 inducers. Initial dose of ubrogepant should be 100 mg. If a second dose is needed, the dose of ubrogepant should be 100 mg.(1)

DISCUSSION: Coadministration of ubrogepant with rifampin, a strong CYP3A4 inducer, resulted in an 80% reduction in ubrogepant exposure. No dedicated drug interaction studies were conducted to assess concomitant use with moderate or weak CYP3A4 inducers. Dose adjustment for concomitant use of ubrogepant with moderate or weak CYP3A4 inducers is recommended based on a conservative prediction of 50% reduction in exposure of ubrogepant.(1) Moderate inducers of CYP3A4 would be expected to decrease the AUC of a sensitive 3A4 substrate by 50-80% and include: belzutifan, bosentan, cenobamate, dabrafenib, dipyrone, efavirenz, elagolix, etravirine, fexinidazole, lesinurad, lorlatinib, mavacamten, mitapivat, modafinil, nafcillin, pexidartinib, rifabutin, telotristat, thioridazine, and tovorafenib.(2,3) Weak inducers of CYP3A4 would be expected to decrease the AUC of a sensitive 3A4 substrate by 20-50% and include: armodafinil, bexarotene, brigatinib, brivaracetam, clobazam, danshen, dexamethasone, dicloxacillin, echinacea, elafibranor, eslicarbazepine, floxacillin, garlic, genistein, ginseng, glycyrrhizin, meropenem-vaborbactam, methylprednisolone, nevirapine, omaveloxolone, oritavancin, oxcarbazepine, pioglitazone, pitolisant, relugolix, repotrectinib, rufinamide, sarilumab, sulfinpyrazone, sunvozertinib, suzetrigine, tazemetostat, tecovirimat, terbinafine, ticlopidine, topiramate, troglitazone, vemurafenib, vinblastine, and zanubrutinib.(2,3)

Selected Cyp2c19 Inhibitors/Citalopram (<= 20 Mg)

SEVERITY LEVEL: 3-Moderate Interaction: Assess the risk to the patient and take action as needed.

MECHANISM OF ACTION: Citalopram is primarily metabolized by the CYP2C19 isoenzyme.(1)

CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of an agent that inhibits CYP2C19 may result in elevated levels of and toxicity from citalopram, including including risks for serotonin syndrome or prolongation of the QTc interval.(1-5) Prolongation of the QT interval may result in life-threatening arrhythmias, including torsades de pointes.(2) Symptoms of serotonin syndrome may include tremor, agitation, diaphoresis, hyperreflexia, clonus, tachycardia, hyperthermia, and muscle rigidity.(5)

PREDISPOSING FACTORS: The risk of QT prolongation or torsades de pointes may be increased in patients with cardiovascular disease (e.g. heart failure, myocardial infarction, history of torsades de pointes, congenital long QT syndrome), hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, hypocalcemia, bradycardia, female gender, advanced age, poor metabolizer status at CYP2C19, or higher blood concentrations of citalopram.(2) Concurrent use of more than one drug known to cause QT prolongation or higher systemic concentrations of either QT prolonging drug are additional risk factors for torsades de pointes. Factors which may increase systemic drug concentrations include rapid infusion of an intravenous dose or impaired metabolism or elimination of the drug (e.g. coadministration with an agent which inhibits its metabolism or elimination, genetic impairment in drug metabolism or elimination, and/or renal/hepatic dysfunction).(2) Predisposing factors for serotonin-related adverse effects include use in the elderly, in patients with hepatic impairment, and in patients receiving multiple agents which increase central serotonin levels.(1,5) If concurrent therapy is warranted, consider obtaining serum calcium, magnesium, and potassium levels and monitoring ECG at baseline and at regular intervals. Correct any electrolyte abnormalities. Instruct patients to report any irregular heartbeat, dizziness, or fainting.

PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The dose of citalopram should be limited to 20 mg in patients receiving concurrent therapy with an inhibitor of CYP2C19.(1,4) Evaluate the patient for other drugs, diseases and conditions which increase risk for QT prolongation and correct risk factors (e.g. correct hypokalemia, hypocalcemia, hypomagnesemia, discontinue other QT prolonging drugs) when possible.(1,2) Weigh the specific benefits versus risks for each patient. The US manufacturer recommends ECG monitoring for citalopram patients with congestive heart failure, bradyarrhythmias, taking concomitant QT prolonging medications or receiving concurrent therapy.(4) Citalopram should be discontinued in patients with persistent QTc measurements greater than 500 ms.(2) If concurrent therapy is warranted, consider obtaining serum calcium, magnesium, and potassium levels and monitoring ECG at baseline and at regular intervals. Correct any electrolyte abnormalities. Instruct patients to report any irregular heartbeat, dizziness, or fainting. If concurrent therapy is warranted, patients should be monitored for signs and symptoms of serotonin syndrome. Instruct patients to report muscle twitching, tremors, shivering and stiffness, fever, heavy sweating, heart palpitations, restlessness, confusion, agitation, trouble with coordination, or severe diarrhea.

DISCUSSION: Concurrent use of citalopram (40 mg daily) and cimetidine (400 mg twice daily) for 8 days increased the maximum concentration (Cmax) and area-under-curve (AUC) of citalopram by 39% and 43%, respectively.(1) Inhibitors of CYP2C19 include: abrocitinib, allicin (garlic derivative), armodafinil, asciminib, berotralstat, cannabidiol (CBD), cenobamate, cimetidine strengths > or = 200 mg, elagolix, enasidenib, eslicarbazepine, esomeprazole, etravirine, fedratinib, felbamate, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, givosiran, isoniazid, moclobemide, modafinil, obeticholic acid, omeprazole, piperine, rolapitant, stiripentol, tecovirimat, treosulfan, and vonoprazan.(7,8)

Selected Cyp2c19 Inhibitors/Escitalopram (<= 15 Mg)

SEVERITY LEVEL: 3-Moderate Interaction: Assess the risk to the patient and take action as needed.

MECHANISM OF ACTION: At lower systemic concentrations, escitalopram is primarily metabolized by CYP2C19; at higher concentrations is also metabolized by CYP3A4.(1)

CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of an agent which significantly inhibits CYP2C19, or which inhibits both CYP2C19 and CYP3A4 may result in elevated concentrations and toxicity from escitalopram, including risks for serotonin syndrome or prolongation of the QTc interval.(1,5) Prolongation of the QT interval may result in life-threatening arrhythmias, including torsades de pointes.(2) Symptoms of serotonin syndrome may include tremor, agitation, diaphoresis, hyperreflexia, clonus, tachycardia, hyperthermia, and muscle rigidity.(3)

PREDISPOSING FACTORS: The risk of QT prolongation may be increased in patients with congenital long QT syndrome, cardiovascular disease (e.g. heart failure, myocardial infarction), hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, hypocalcemia, bradycardia, female sex, advanced age, poor metabolizer status at CYP2C19, concurrent use of more than one agent known to cause QT prolongation, or with higher blood concentrations of escitalopram.(2) Concurrent use of more than one drug known to cause QT prolongation or higher systemic concentrations of either QT prolonging drug are additional risk factors for torsades de pointes. Factors which may increase systemic drug concentrations include rapid infusion of an intravenous dose or impaired metabolism or elimination of the drug (e.g. coadministration with an agent which inhibits its metabolism or elimination, genetic impairment in drug metabolism or elimination, and/or renal/hepatic dysfunction).(2) Predisposing factors for serotonin-related adverse effects include use in the elderly, in patients with hepatic impairment, and in patients receiving multiple agents which increase central serotonin levels.(1,3) If concurrent therapy is warranted, consider obtaining serum calcium, magnesium, and potassium levels and monitoring ECG at baseline and at regular intervals. Correct any electrolyte abnormalities. Instruct patients to report any irregular heartbeat, dizziness, or fainting.

PATIENT MANAGEMENT: Evaluate patient for other drugs, diseases and conditions which may further increase risk for QT prolongation and correct risk factors (e.g. correct hypokalemia, discontinue other QT prolonging drugs) when possible.(2,3) It would be prudent to limit the escitalopram dose to 10 mg daily in patients with QT prolonging risk factors who also receive concurrent therapy with selected CYP2C19 inhibitors.(5) Weigh the specific benefits versus risks for each patient. If concurrent therapy is warranted, patients should be monitored for signs and symptoms of serotonin syndrome. Instruct patients to report muscle twitching, tremors, shivering and stiffness, fever, heavy sweating, heart palpitations, restlessness, confusion, agitation, trouble with coordination, or severe diarrhea.

DISCUSSION: A thorough QT study evaluating escitalopram 10 mg or 30 mg once daily was conducted; a change of 10 msec for upper bound of the 95% confidence level is the threshold for regulatory concern. In this study, changes to the upper bound of the 95% confidence interval were 6.4 msec and 12.6 msec for the 10 mg and supratherapeutic 30 mg dose respectively. The Cmax for 30 mg was 1.7-fold higher than the Cmax for the maximum recommended escitalopram dose of 20 mg. Systemic exposure at the 30 mg dose was similar to expected steady state concentrations in 2C19 poor metabolizers following a 20 mg escitalopram dose.(1) In an interaction study, 30 mg of omeprazole, an irreversible inhibitor of CYP2C19 was administered daily for 6 days. On day 5 a single dose of escitalopram 20 mg was also administered; the area-under-curve (AUC) of escitalopram was increased by 50%. Manufacturer prescribing information recommends a maximum citalopram dose of 20mg daily in patients receiving CYP2C19 inhibitors.(1) Inhibitors of CYP2C19 include: abrocitinib, allicin (garlic derivative), armodafinil, asciminib, berotralstat, cannabidiol (CBD), cenobamate, cimetidine strengths > or = 200 mg, elagolix, enasidenib, eslicarbazepine, esomeprazole, etravirine, fedratinib, felbamate, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, givosiran, isoniazid, moclobemide, modafinil, obeticholic acid, omeprazole, piperine, rolapitant, stiripentol, tecovirimat, treosulfan, and vonoprazan.(4)

Selected Cyp2c19 Inhibitors/Escitalopram (> 15 Mg)

SEVERITY LEVEL: 3-Moderate Interaction: Assess the risk to the patient and take action as needed.

MECHANISM OF ACTION: At lower systemic concentrations, escitalopram is primarily metabolized by CYP2C19; at higher concentrations is also metabolized by CYP3A4.(1)

CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of an agent which significantly inhibits CYP2C19, or which inhibits both CYP2C19 and CYP3A4 may result in elevated concentrations and toxicity from escitalopram, including risks for serotonin syndrome or prolongation of the QTc interval.(1,5) Prolongation of the QT interval may result in life-threatening arrhythmias, including torsades de pointes.(2) Symptoms of serotonin syndrome may include tremor, agitation, diaphoresis, hyperreflexia, clonus, tachycardia, hyperthermia, and muscle rigidity.(3)

PREDISPOSING FACTORS: The risk of QT prolongation may be increased in patients with congenital long QT syndrome, cardiovascular disease (e.g. heart failure, myocardial infarction), hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, hypocalcemia, bradycardia, female sex, advanced age, poor metabolizer status at CYP2C19, concurrent use of more than one agent known to cause QT prolongation, or with higher blood concentrations of escitalopram.(2) Concurrent use of more than one drug known to cause QT prolongation or higher systemic concentrations of either QT prolonging drug are additional risk factors for torsades de pointes. Factors which may increase systemic drug concentrations include rapid infusion of an intravenous dose or impaired metabolism or elimination of the drug (e.g. coadministration with an agent which inhibits its metabolism or elimination, genetic impairment in drug metabolism or elimination, and/or renal/hepatic dysfunction).(2) Predisposing factors for serotonin-related adverse effects include use in the elderly, in patients with hepatic impairment, and in patients receiving multiple agents which increase central serotonin levels.(1,3) If concurrent therapy is warranted, consider obtaining serum calcium, magnesium, and potassium levels and monitoring ECG at baseline and at regular intervals. Correct any electrolyte abnormalities. Instruct patients to report any irregular heartbeat, dizziness, or fainting.

PATIENT MANAGEMENT: Evaluate patient for other drugs, diseases and conditions which may further increase risk for QT prolongation and correct risk factors (e.g. correct hypokalemia, discontinue other QT prolonging drugs) when possible.(2,3) It would be prudent to limit the escitalopram dose to 10 mg daily in patients with QT prolonging risk factors who also receive concurrent therapy with selected CYP2C19 inhibitors.(5) Weigh the specific benefits versus risks for each patient. If concurrent therapy is warranted, patients should be monitored for signs and symptoms of serotonin syndrome. Instruct patients to report muscle twitching, tremors, shivering and stiffness, fever, heavy sweating, heart palpitations, restlessness, confusion, agitation, trouble with coordination, or severe diarrhea.

DISCUSSION: A thorough QT study evaluating escitalopram 10 mg or 30 mg once daily was conducted; a change of 10 msec for upper bound of the 95% confidence level is the threshold for regulatory concern. In this study, changes to the upper bound of the 95% confidence interval were 6.4 msec and 12.6 msec for the 10 mg and supratherapeutic 30 mg dose respectively. The Cmax for 30 mg was 1.7-fold higher than the Cmax for the maximum recommended escitalopram dose of 20 mg. Systemic exposure at the 30 mg dose was similar to expected steady state concentrations in 2C19 poor metabolizers following a 20 mg escitalopram dose.(1) In an interaction study, 30 mg of omeprazole, an irreversible inhibitor of CYP2C19 was administered daily for 6 days. On day 5 a single dose of escitalopram 20 mg was also administered; the area-under-curve (AUC) of escitalopram was increased by 50%. Manufacturer prescribing information recommends a maximum citalopram dose of 20mg daily in patients receiving CYP2C19 inhibitors.(1) Inhibitors of CYP2C19 include: abrocitinib, allicin (garlic derivative), armodafinil, asciminib, berotralstat, cannabidiol (CBD), cenobamate, cimetidine strengths > or = 200 mg, elagolix, enasidenib, eslicarbazepine, esomeprazole, etravirine, fedratinib, felbamate, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, givosiran, isoniazid, moclobemide, modafinil, obeticholic acid, omeprazole, piperine, rolapitant, stiripentol, tecovirimat, treosulfan, and vonoprazan.(4)

Selected Moderate-Weak Cyp3a4 Inducers/Exemestane

SEVERITY LEVEL: 3-Moderate Interaction: Assess the risk to the patient and take action as needed.

MECHANISM OF ACTION: CYP3A4 inducers may induce the metabolism of exemestane.(1)

CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of a CYP3A4 inducer may result in decreased levels and effectiveness of exemestane.(1)

PREDISPOSING FACTORS: Induction effects may be more likely with regular use of the inducer for longer than 1-2 weeks.

PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The US manufacturer of exemestane recommends that patients receiving concurrent therapy with a strong CYP3A4 inducer receive 50 mg of exemestane daily after a meal.(1) It may be prudent to consider a dosage increase for patients receiving weaker CYP3A4 inducers.

DISCUSSION: In a study in 10 healthy postmenopausal subjects, pretreatment with rifampin (a strong CYP3A4 inducer, 600 mg daily for 14 days) decreased the area-under-curve (AUC) and maximum concentration (Cmax) of a single dose of exemestane (25 mg) by 54% and 41%, respectively.(1) Strong inducers of CYP3A4 would be expected to decrease the AUC of a sensitive 3A4 substrate by 80% or more and include: carbamazepine, enzalutamide, mitotane, phenobarbital, phenytoin, rifabutin, rifampin, and St. John's wort.(1-3) Moderate inducers of CYP3A4 would be expected to decrease the AUC of a sensitive 3A4 substrate by 50-80% and include: belzutifan, bosentan, cenobamate, dabrafenib, dipyrone, efavirenz, elagolix, etravirine, fexinidazole, lesinurad, mavacamten, mitapivat, modafinil, nafcillin, pacritinib, pexidartinib, repotrectinib, rifabutin, sotorasib, telotristat ethyl, thioridazine, and tovorafenib.(2,3) Weak inducers of CYP3A4 would be expected to decrease the AUC of a sensitive 3A4 substrate by 20-50% and include: armodafinil, aumolertinib, bexarotene, brigatinib, brivaracetam, clobazam, danshen, darolutamide, dexamethasone, dicloxacillin, echinacea, elafibranor, enasidenib, eslicarbazepine, floxacillin, garlic, gingko, ginseng, glycyrrhizin, lorlatinib, meropenem-vaborbactam, methylprednisolone, nevirapine, omaveloxolone, oritavancin, oxcarbazepine, pioglitazone, pitolisant, quercetin, relugolix, rufinamide, sarilumab, sulfinpyrazone, sunvozertinib, suzetrigine, tazemetostat, tecovirimat, terbinafine, ticlopidine, topiramate, troglitazone, vemurafenib, vinblastine, and zanubrutinib.(2,3)

Tecovirimat/Doravirine

SEVERITY LEVEL: 3-Moderate Interaction: Assess the risk to the patient and take action as needed.

MECHANISM OF ACTION: Tecovirimat may induce the metabolism of doravirine via CYP3A4.(1-4)

CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent or recent use of tecovirimat may result in decreased levels and effectiveness of doravirine, as well as the development of resistance.(1-4)

PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined.

PATIENT MANAGEMENT: Coadministration of doravirine with tecovirimat should be approached with caution. Some experts state that dose adjustment of either drug is not necessary while others suggest the following dosage change: For adult and pediatric patients weighing at least 35 kg, consider increasing doravirine to 100 mg twice daily during treatment with tecovirimat and for approximately 2 weeks after the end of treatment.(1-4)

DISCUSSION: In a study in 17 healthy subjects, coadministration of efavirenz (600 mg daily) with a single dose of doravirine (100 mg) decreased doravirine's area-under-curve (AUC), maximum concentration (Cmax), and 24 hour concentration (C24) by 62%, 35%, and 85%, respectively.(1) In a pharmacokinetic study, tecovirimat decreased the Cmax and AUC of midazolam by 39% and 32%, respectively.(2-3)

Tecovirimat/Hormonal Contraceptives

SEVERITY LEVEL: 3-Moderate Interaction: Assess the risk to the patient and take action as needed.

MECHANISM OF ACTION: Tecovirimat may induce the CYP3A4-mediated metabolism of hormonal contraceptives.(1,2)

CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of tecovirimat may reduce the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives.(1,2)

PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined.

PATIENT MANAGEMENT: Women of reproductive age should be counseled not to rely on hormonal contraception (including oral contraceptives, patches, implants, and/or IUDs) for contraception. Women should use an effective non-hormonal method of contraception or a back-up method of birth control during and for 28 days after tecovirimat therapy.(1,2) For emergency contraception, the UK's Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) recommends that women who have used a CYP3A4 inducer in the previous 4 weeks should consider a non-hormonal emergency contraceptive (ie a copper IUD). If a non-hormonal emergency contraceptive is not an option, double the usual dose of levonorgestrel from 1.5 to 3 mg. Advise the patient to have a pregnancy test to exclude pregnancy after use and to seek medical advice if they do become pregnant.(3)

DISCUSSION: In a pharmacokinetic study, tecovirimat decreased the concentration maximum (Cmax) and area-under-curve (AUC) of midazolam (a CYP3A4 substrate) by 39% and 32%, respectively. The effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives, including oral contraceptives, patches, implants, and/or IUDs may be decreased. Women should use a back-up method of birth control during and for 28 days after tecovirimat therapy.(1)

Tecovirimat/Maraviroc

SEVERITY LEVEL: 3-Moderate Interaction: Assess the risk to the patient and take action as needed.

MECHANISM OF ACTION: Tecovirimat may induce the metabolism of maraviroc by CYP34.(1-4)

CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of CYP3A4 inducers in the absence of an inhibitor of CYP3A4 and without a dosage adjustment of maraviroc may result in decreased levels and effectiveness of maraviroc.(1)

PREDISPOSING FACTORS: This interaction may be more severe in patients with renal impairment.(1)

PATIENT MANAGEMENT: Coadministration of maraviroc with tecovirimat should be approached with caution. In adults, consider increasing maraviroc to 600 mg twice daily when coadministered with tecovirimat in the absence of a protease inhibitor or other strong CYP3A4 inhibitors. When coadministered with tecovirimat in presence of a protease inhibitor or strong CYP3A4 inhibitor, consider decreasing maraviroc to 150 mg twice daily. These dose adjustments should be considered during and for approximately 2 weeks after the end of tecovirimat treatment.(1-4) In adults, maraviroc should not be used with a strong CYP3A4 inducer in patients with a creatinine clearance less than 30 ml/min or end-stage renal disease.(1) In children aged 2 years and older weighing at least 10 kg, patients receiving therapy with strong CYP3A4 inducers who are not also receiving an inhibitor of CYP3A4 is not recommended.(1) In children aged 2 years and older weighing at least 10 kg, patients receiving therapy with a strong CYP3A4 inducer and a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor should receive the following maraviroc dose based on tablet or oral solution (20 mg/ml): - 10 - <20 kg: 50 mg twice daily or 50 mg (2.5ml) twice daily - 20 - <30 kg: 75 mg twice daily or 80 mg (4 ml) twice daily - 30 - <40 kg: 100 mg twice daily or 100 mg (5 ml) twice daily - >= 40 kg: 150 mg twice daily or 150 mg (7.5 ml) twice daily In pediatric patients aged 2 years and older weighing at least 10 kg, no dose recommendations are available with mild to moderate renal impairment. Maraviroc is contraindicated in pediatric patients with severe renal impairment or end-stage renal disease who are on concurrent therapy with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.(1)

DISCUSSION: In a study in 12 subjects, concurrent efavirenz (600 mg daily) decreased the minimum concentration (Cmin), area-under-curve (AUC), and maximum concentration (Cmax) of maraviroc (100 mg twice daily) by 45%, 44.8%, and 51.4%, respectively.(1) In a study in 12 subjects, concurrent efavirenz (600 mg daily) increased the Cmin, AUC, and Cmax of maraviroc (200 mg twice daily) by 9%, 15%, and 16%, respectively, when compared to the administration of maraviroc (100 mg twice daily) alone.(1) In a study in 12 subjects, concurrent rifampin (600 mg daily) decreased the Cmin, AUC, and Cmax of maraviroc (100 mg twice daily) by 78%, 63%, and 66%, respectively.(1) In a study in 12 subjects, concurrent rifampin (600 mg daily) decreased the Cmin and Cmax of maraviroc (200 mg twice daily) by 34% and 4%, respectively, when compared to the administration of maraviroc (100 mg twice daily) alone. The AUC of maraviroc increased by 3%.(1) In a pharmacokinetic study, tecovirimat decreased the Cmax and AUC of midazolam by 39% and 32%, respectively.(2-3)

Tecovirimat/Repaglinide

SEVERITY LEVEL: 3-Moderate Interaction: Assess the risk to the patient and take action as needed.

MECHANISM OF ACTION: Tecovirimat may inhibit the metabolism of repaglinide by CYP2C8. Repaglinide is also metabolized by CYP3A4 and tecovirimat is a weak inducer of CYP3A4.(1)

CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of tecovirimat may result in elevated levels of repaglinide and may result in mild to moderate hypoglycemia.(1)

PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined.

PATIENT MANAGEMENT: Monitor patients receiving concurrent therapy with tecovirimat and repaglinide closely for hypoglycemic symptoms.(1)

DISCUSSION: In a study in healthy subjects, concurrent administration of tecovirimat and repaglinide (2 mg) resulted in 10 of 30 subjects experiencing mild (6 subjects) and moderate hypoglycemia (4 subjects).(1) In a study in healthy subjects, administration of tecovirimat (600 mg twice daily) increased the area-under-curve (AUC) and maximum concentration (Cmax) of a single dose of repaglinide (2 mg) by 29% and 27%, respectively.(1)

Tecovirimat/Rilpivirine

SEVERITY LEVEL: 3-Moderate Interaction: Assess the risk to the patient and take action as needed.

MECHANISM OF ACTION: Tecovirimat may induce the metabolism of rilpivirine by CYP3A4.(1-4)

CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent or recent use of tecovirimat may result in decreased levels and effectiveness of rilpivirine, as well as the development of resistance.(1-4)

PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined.

PATIENT MANAGEMENT: Coadministration of rilpivirine with tecovirimat should be approached with caution. Consider increasing rilpivirine to 50 mg daily during treatment with tecovirimat and for approximately 2 weeks after the end of treatment.(1-4)

DISCUSSION: In a study in 18 subjects, rifabutin (300 mg daily), a moderate CYP3A4 inducer, decreased the maximum concentration (Cmax), area-under-curve (AUC), and minimum concentration (Cmin) of rilpivirine (25 mg orally daily) by 31%, 42%, and 48%, respectively.(1) A study in 18 subjects compared rilpivirine administered alone (25 mg orally daily) to coadministration with rifabutin (300 mg daily) and rilpivirine (50 mg orally daily). A significant difference was not found with the Cmax (1.43), AUC (1.16), or Cmin (0.93) of rilpivirine.(1) In a pharmacokinetic study, tecovirimat decreased the Cmax and AUC of midazolam by 39% and 32%, respectively.(2-3)

Weak Cyp3a4 Inducers/Atogepant

SEVERITY LEVEL: 3-Moderate Interaction: Assess the risk to the patient and take action as needed.

MECHANISM OF ACTION: Weak CYP3A4 inducers may increase the metabolism of atogepant by CYP3A4.(1)

CLINICAL EFFECTS: The concurrent use of weak CYP3A4 inducers with atogepant may result in decreased levels and clinical effectiveness of atogepant.(1)

PREDISPOSING FACTORS: Induction effects may be more likely with regular use of the inducer for longer than 1-2 weeks.

PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The manufacturer of atogepant recommends that patients on concomitant weak CYP3A4 inducers receive atogepant 30 mg or 60 mg once daily for prevention of episodic migraines and receive atogepant 60 mg once daily for prevention of chronic migraines.(1) Patients receiving concurrent therapy with CYP3A4 inducers and atogepant should be observed for decreased clinical effectiveness.

DISCUSSION: In a study of healthy subjects, rifampin, a strong CYP3A4 inducer, decreased the area-under-curve (AUC) and maximum concentration (Cmax) of atogepant by 60% and 30%, respectively. Topiramate, a weak CYP3A4 inducer, decreased atogepant AUC and Cmax by 25% and 24%, respectively.(1) Weak CYP3A4 inducers linked to this monograph include: armodafinil, aumolertinib, bexarotene, brigatinib, brivaracetam, clobazam, danshen, darolutamide, dexamethasone, dicloxacillin, echinacea, eslicarbazepine, floxacillin, garlic, genistein, ginseng, glycyrrhizin, methylprednisolone, mobocertinib, nevirapine, omaveloxolone, oritavancin, oxcarbazepine, pioglitazone, pitolisant, quercetin, relugolix, rufinamide, sarilumab, sulfinpyrazone, tazemetostat, tecovirimat, terbinafine, ticlopidine, topiramate, troglitazone, vemurafenib, vinblastine, and zanubrutinib.(1,2)

*Tecovirimat capsules: None.

*Tecovirimat injection: Contraindicated in patients with severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance <30 mL/minute) as it contains the excipient hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin that is eliminated through glomerular filtration.

• Chronic kidney disease stage 4 (severe) GFR 15-29 ml/min
• Chronic kidney disease stage 5 (failure) GFr<15 ml/min
• Lactation

There are no severe contraindications for this drug.

• Chronic kidney disease stage 2 (mild) GFR 60-89 ml/min
• Chronic kidney disease stage 3A (moderate) GFR 45-59 ml/min
• Chronic kidney disease stage 3B (moderate) GFR 30-44 ml/min
• Kidney disease with likely reduction in glomerular filtration rate (GFr)
• No disease contraindications

With oral therapy, common adverse reactions (>=2%) were headache, nausea, abdominal pain, and vomiting.

With IV therapy, common adverse reactions (>=4%) were administration site reactions and headache.

Less Frequent

• Abnormal electroencephalogram

Rare or Very Rare

• Anemia
• Panic disorder

More Frequent

• Acute abdominal pain
• Headache disorder
• Nausea
• Vomiting

Less Frequent

• Chills
• Concentration difficulty
• Diarrhea
• Dyspepsia
• Dysphoric mood
• Erythema
• Facial edema
• Fever
• Pruritus of skin
• Purpura
• Xerostomia

Rare or Very Rare

• Arthralgia
• Cheilosis
• Depression
• Eructation
• Irritability
• Migraine
• Oral paresthesia
• Pain
• Pain in oropharynx
• Paresthesia
• Tachycardia

No enhanced messaging available.

As in adults, the effectiveness of tecovirimat in pediatric patients is based solely on efficacy studies in animal models of orthopoxvirus disease. As exposure of healthy pediatric subjects to tecovirimat with no potential for direct clinical benefit is not ethical, pharmacokinetic simulation was used to derive dosing regimens that are predicted to provide pediatric patients with exposures comparable to the observed exposure in adults receiving 600 mg orally twice daily (every 12 hours) or 200 mg intravenously twice daily (every 12 hours). The dosage for pediatric patients is based on weight.

Tecovirimat Injection: There are limited data regarding the use of hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin, an ingredient in tecovirimat injection, in pediatric patients <2 years of age. Given the potential for drug accumulation due to renal immaturity in pediatric patients <2 years, monitoring of renal function after treatment is recommended.

There are no available data on the use of tecovirimat in pregnant individuals to evaluate for a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, and other adverse maternal and fetal outcomes.

In animal reproduction studies, no embryofetal developmental toxicity was observed in mice during the period of organogenesis at tecovirimat exposures (area under the curve (AUC)) up to 23 times higher than human exposure at the recommended human dose (RHD). In rabbits, no embryofetal developmental toxicity was observed during organogenesis at tecovirimat exposures (AUC) less than human exposures at the RHD. In a mouse pre-/post-natal development study, no toxicities were observed at maternal tecovirimat exposures up to 24 times higher than human exposure at the RHD.

The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown, and the estimated background risk of miscarriage for the indicated population is higher than the general population. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2-4% and 15-20%, respectively.

Animal Data: Tecovirimat was administered orally to pregnant mice at doses up to 1000 mg/kg/day from gestation Days 6-15. No embryofetal toxicities were observed at doses up to 1000 mg/kg/day (approximately 23 times higher than human exposure at the RHD).

Tecovirimat was administered orally to pregnant rabbits at doses up to 100 mg/kg/day from gestation Days 6-19. No embryofetal toxicities were observed at doses up to 100 mg/kg/day (0.4 times the human exposure at the RHD).

In the pre-/post-natal development study, tecovirimat was administered orally to pregnant mice at doses up to 1000 mg/kg/day from gestation Day 6 to post-natal Day 20. No toxicities were observed at doses up to 1000 mg/kg/day (approximately 24 times higher than human exposure at the RHD).

Because of the potential for variola virus transmission through direct contact with the breastfed infant, breastfeeding is not recommended in patients with smallpox. There are no data on the presence of tecovirimat in human milk, the effects of the drug on the breastfed infant, or on milk production. Tecovirimat has been found to be present in animal milk. When a drug is present in animal milk, it is likely to be present in human milk.

In a lactation study at doses up to 1000 mg/kg/day, mean tecovirimat milk to plasma ratios up to approximately 0.8 were observed at 6 and 24 hours post-dose when administered orally to mice on lactation Day 10 or 11.

Clinical studies of tecovirimat did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether the safety profile of tecovirimat is different in this population compared to younger subjects. Of the 359 subjects in the clinical study of oral tecovirimat, 10% (36/359) were >=65 years of age, and 1% (4/359) were >=75 years of age. No alteration of dosing is needed for patients >=65 years of age.