Drug interactions
Tamsulosin + Tecovirimat
Severity: Minor
Tamsulosin 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 tamsulosin exposure. Given the short treatment course, a meaningful loss of effect is unlikely.
What this interaction means in plain words
Tamsulosin 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.
Tamsulosin belongs to Genitourinary; Tecovirimat belongs to Miscellaneous.
Why it happens
Tecovirimat weakly induces CYP3A4, increasing tamsulosin clearance.
What to do
No dose change is usually required. Check urinary symptom control if tamsulosin appears less effective during the course.
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 Tamsulosin
- Alfuzosin + Tamsulosin Major
- Avanafil + Tamsulosin Major
- Ceritinib + Tamsulosin Major
- Clarithromycin + Tamsulosin Major
- Cobicistat + Tamsulosin Major
- Doxazosin + Tamsulosin Major
Other interactions of Tecovirimat
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- Darunavir + Tecovirimat Moderate
- Ethinyl estradiol-drospirenone + Tecovirimat Moderate
- Ethinyl estradiol-levonorgestrel + Tecovirimat Moderate
- Glimepiride-pioglitazone + Tecovirimat Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Tamsulosin with Tecovirimat?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Tamsulosin 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 tamsulosin exposure. Given the short treatment course, a meaningful loss of effect is unlikely.
How serious is the interaction between Tamsulosin 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: No dose change is usually required. Check urinary symptom control if tamsulosin appears less effective during the course.
What other medicines interact with Tamsulosin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Tamsulosin with, for example, Alfuzosin, Avanafil, Ceritinib. The full list is on the Tamsulosin page.
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