Drug interactions
Carisoprodol + Tecovirimat
Severity: Minor
Carisoprodol and Tecovirimat: minor interaction.
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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.
Summary
Tecovirimat is a weak CYP2C19 inhibitor and may modestly raise carisoprodol levels. This could increase drowsiness and dizziness.
What this interaction means in plain words
Carisoprodol and Tecovirimat have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Carisoprodol belongs to Musculoskeletal; Tecovirimat belongs to Miscellaneous.
Why it happens
Weak CYP2C19 inhibition by tecovirimat reduces carisoprodol metabolism.
What to do
Monitor for increased sedation and reduce the carisoprodol dose if adverse effects occur.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Other interactions of Carisoprodol
Other interactions of Tecovirimat
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- Ethinyl estradiol-drospirenone + Tecovirimat Moderate
- Ethinyl estradiol-levonorgestrel + Tecovirimat Moderate
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Carisoprodol with Tecovirimat?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Carisoprodol and Tecovirimat have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Tecovirimat is a weak CYP2C19 inhibitor and may modestly raise carisoprodol levels. This could increase drowsiness and dizziness.
How serious is the interaction between Carisoprodol and Tecovirimat?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor for increased sedation and reduce the carisoprodol dose if adverse effects occur.
What other medicines interact with Carisoprodol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Carisoprodol with, for example, Alfentanil, Alprazolam, Amobarbital. The full list is on the Carisoprodol page.
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