Drug interactions
Cilostazol + Tecovirimat
Severity: Minor
Cilostazol and Tecovirimat: minor interaction.
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Summary
Tecovirimat may slightly reduce cilostazol concentrations, with limited clinical impact expected over a short course.
What this interaction means in plain words
Cilostazol 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.
Cilostazol belongs to Cardiovascular; Tecovirimat belongs to Miscellaneous.
Why it happens
Tecovirimat is a weak CYP3A4 inducer, increasing cilostazol metabolism.
What to do
Monitor cilostazol effectiveness during and shortly after tecovirimat therapy; no empiric dose change is needed.
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 Cilostazol
Other interactions of Tecovirimat
- Bosentan + Tecovirimat Moderate
- Cyclosporin + Tecovirimat Moderate
- Darunavir + Tecovirimat Moderate
- Ethinyl estradiol-drospirenone + Tecovirimat Moderate
- Ethinyl estradiol-levonorgestrel + Tecovirimat Moderate
- Glimepiride-pioglitazone + Tecovirimat Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Cilostazol with Tecovirimat?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Cilostazol 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 may slightly reduce cilostazol concentrations, with limited clinical impact expected over a short course.
How serious is the interaction between Cilostazol 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 cilostazol effectiveness during and shortly after tecovirimat therapy; no empiric dose change is needed.
What other medicines interact with Cilostazol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Cilostazol with, for example, Abrocitinib, Anagrelide, Betrixaban. The full list is on the Cilostazol page.
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