Drug details
TPOXX (tecovirimat capsules)
type of Antivirals, Other
TPOXX (tecovirimat) is an inhibitor of the orthopoxvirus VP37 envelope wrapping protein and is indicated for the treatment of human smallpox disease in adults and pediatric patients weighing at least 13 kg.
This drug may have the following side effects:
- nausea,
- headache,
- vomiting
- abdominal pain, and
The following drugs are related to TPOXX, either as a replacement or used together:
- ACAM2000 (smallpox (vaccinia) vaccine, live)