Vemurafenib is a medicine used to treat patients with melanoma skin cancer that does not improve with other types of treatment or that has metastases in other organs. The drug proved to be effective, even in cases of malignant cancers with metastasis, due to its action to neutralize cell mutation.
To use this remedy it is also necessary that the cancer is caused by the mutation in the BRAF V600 gene, as it is this mutation that the drug is able to prevent, decreasing the degree of cancer development. Thus, to start treatment, it is necessary to have a blood test to confirm the change, before starting treatment.
Vemurafenib is produced by Roche Pharma laboratories under the trade name Zelboraf in boxes of 240 mg tablets.
Price
The price of Vemurafenib varies according to the place of purchase, however it costs, on average, 8 thousand reais for each box of 56 tablets.
Who can take
This medicine is indicated for the treatment of melanoma positive for the BRAF V600 mutation, metastatic or with difficult treatment.
How to use
Treatment for any type of cancer must be guided by an oncologist, depending on the evolution of the disease and the patient's history. However, in most cases, treatment with Vemurafenib is done with 4 tablets of 240 mg, twice a day, until directed by the doctor.
What are the side effects
The main side effects of this remedy include decreased appetite, headaches, constant cough, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, constipation, joint pain, excessive tiredness and muscle pain.
Who should not take
Vemurafenib is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to the active principle or any of the components of the medicine.
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