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Drug profile · INN

tecovirimat

tecovirimat (TPOXX) is a envelope phospholipase opg057 inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 2
News articles 0
Drug details — tecovirimat
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
2
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

tecovirimat (TPOXX) is a envelope phospholipase opg057 inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN tecovirimat
Brand TPOXX
Mechanism Envelope phospholipase OPG057 inhibitor
Target Envelope phospholipase OPG057
Route ORAL
Formulation CAPSULE

Mechanism of action

Envelope phospholipase OPG057 inhibitor

Primary target: Envelope phospholipase OPG057

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. TPOXX Phase 3 · United Therapeutics Europe · Smallpox
  2. Tecovirimat Phase 2 · United Therapeutics Europe · Smallpox

Related & competitor drugs

  1. tecovirimat monohydrate Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05)

Frequently asked questions

What is tecovirimat?

tecovirimat (TPOXX) is a envelope phospholipase opg057 inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for tecovirimat?

TPOXX is a marketed brand name for tecovirimat. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of tecovirimat?

tecovirimat has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.