
Rafinlar 75mg Capsule
Salt Composition: Dabrafenib (75mg)
Expiry Date: 01/2028
Inclusive of all taxes
28 Capsule
About The Product
used in the treatment of malignant melanoma, a type of skin cancer. Rafinlar 75mg Capsule works by blocking abnormal proteins that cause cancer cells to grow, helping to slow or stop tumor growth. It may also treat other conditions as determined by the doctor.
Description
Rafinlar 75mg Capsule is a prescription based anti-cancer medication which is used in the treatment of malignant melanoma and skin cancer. The active salt composition of the drug is Dabrafenib in composition of 75mg and belongs to the drug class of antineoplastics, specifically categorized as a BRAF Kinase Inhibitor.
The medicine is a targeted based therapy that works by directly targeting the specific proteins that promote the growth of cancer cells and help reduce disease progression. It should be taken under proper guidance of healthcare expert to ensure safety.
Uses
Treat malignant melanoma and other skin cancer
Side Effects
Most of the medicine cause side effects, patient experience symptoms while using Rafinlar 75mg capsule. Reach out to the doctor instantly if any of these symptoms persist:
- Fatigue or weakness
- Headache
- Fever
- Chills
- Dizziness or light headedness
- Loss of appetite
- Dry skin or rash
- Joint pain or muscle pain
- Cough or shortness of breath
- Chest pain or heart palpitations
- Bleeding or bruising easily
How To Use
- Rafinlar 75mg capsule is a prescription based medicine that should be taken under the consultation of a healthcare provider.
- Most of the time it must be consumed with food to increase absorption and make the treatment more effective.
- The capsule is taken orally, in the form of capsule at the same time everyday.
- The correct dose and duration of the capsule depend on the patient medical history and response to the treatment.
- Do not self administer.
How It Works
- Rafinlar capsule is targeted based hormonal therapy that is used in treatment of malignant melanoma and other skin cancer.
- It acts as an antineoplastic (anti-cancer) agent that works by blocking the activity of mutated BRAF proteins which are responsible for uncontrolled growth of cancer cells in the body.
- The medicine makes the treatment effective as it directly targets the tumor without damaging the healthy cells.
Safety Advice
FAQs
Yes, heart patient may use Rafinlar capsule but if it is only prescribed by the doctor.
References
- Puszkiel, A., Noé, G., Bellesoeur, A., Kramkimel, N., Paludetto, M. N., Thomas-Schoemann, A., ... & Blanchet, B. (2019). Clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of dabrafenib. Clinical Pharmacokinetics, 58(4), 451-467.
- Falchook, G. S., Long, G. V., Kurzrock, R., Kim, K. B., Arkenau, H. T., Brown, M. P., ... & Kefford, R. F. (2014). Dose selection, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of BRAF inhibitor dabrafenib (GSK2118436). Clinical Cancer Research, 20(17), 4449-4458.
- Ballantyne, A. D., & Garnock-Jones, K. P. (2013). Dabrafenib: first global approval. Drugs, 73(12), 1367-1376.
- Denton, C. L., Minthorn, E., Carson, S. W., Young, G. C., Richards‐Peterson, L. E., Botbyl, J., ... & Ouellet, D. (2013). Concomitant oral and intravenous pharmacokinetics of dabrafenib, a BRAF inhibitor, in patients with BRAF V600 mutation‐positive solid tumors. The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 53(9), 955-961.
- Ouellet, D., Gibiansky, E., Leonowens, C., O'Hagan, A., Haney, P., Switzky, J., & Goodman, V. L. (2014). Population pharmacokinetics of dabrafenib, a BRAF inhibitor: effect of dose, time, covariates, and relationship with its metabolites. The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 54(6), 696-706.
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