Drug interactions
Haloperidol + Tecovirimat
Severity: Minor
Haloperidol 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 CYP3A4 inducer and may slightly lower haloperidol concentrations during a short course. The effect is probably small and temporary.
What this interaction means in plain words
Haloperidol 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.
Haloperidol belongs to Central Nervous System; Tecovirimat belongs to Miscellaneous.
Why it happens
Weak induction of CYP3A4 increasing haloperidol metabolism.
What to do
Monitor psychiatric symptom control during and shortly after tecovirimat. Adjust the haloperidol dose only if loss of effect occurs.
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 Haloperidol
- Dofetilide + Haloperidol Contraindicated
- Dronedarone + Haloperidol Contraindicated
- Haloperidol + Ibutilide Contraindicated
- Haloperidol + Levoketoconazole Contraindicated
- Haloperidol + Panobinostat Contraindicated
- Haloperidol + Pimozide Contraindicated
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 Haloperidol with Tecovirimat?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Haloperidol 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 CYP3A4 inducer and may slightly lower haloperidol concentrations during a short course. The effect is probably small and temporary.
How serious is the interaction between Haloperidol 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 psychiatric symptom control during and shortly after tecovirimat. Adjust the haloperidol dose only if loss of effect occurs.
What other medicines interact with Haloperidol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Haloperidol with, for example, Dofetilide, Dronedarone, Ibutilide. The full list is on the Haloperidol page.
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