Review the side-effects of Tecovirimat as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Gastrointestinal: Nausea, vomiting, indigestion, pain in the stomach, taste disturbances
Nervous system: Headache, dizziness, attention difficulties, depression, anxiety, mood irritation
Respiratory system: Throat pain with airway disorders
Skin: Rashes, itching, redness, swelling of the face
Others: Fever, weakness, chills, pain in the joints, heart rhythm abnormalities, low hemoglobin level
Treatment with tecovirimat can be discontinued permanently if some serious side effects such as a severe headache, diarrhea, or abnormal changes in ECG are reported.
• Tecovirimat should not be recommended to other people without a doctor’s approval even if they have similar symptoms, because it may harm them.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Gastrointestinal: Nausea, vomiting, indigestion, pain in the stomach, taste disturbances
Nervous system: Headache, dizziness, attention difficulties, depression, anxiety, mood irritation
Respiratory system: Throat pain with airway disorders
Skin: Rashes, itching, redness, swelling of the face
Others: Fever, weakness, chills, pain in the joints, heart rhythm abnormalities, low hemoglobin level
Treatment with tecovirimat can be discontinued permanently if some serious side effects such as a severe headache, diarrhea, or abnormal changes in ECG are reported.
Other Precautions :
• Make sure to complete the entire course of the treatment schedule without missing or skipping a dose of tecovirimat.• Tecovirimat should not be recommended to other people without a doctor’s approval even if they have similar symptoms, because it may harm them.
