
Rahika 200mg Tablet
Salt Composition: Capmatinib (200mg)
Expiry Date: 01/2028
Inclusive of all taxes
50 Tablet
About The Product
Used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer. This drug stops or slows down the growth of cancer cells.
Description
Rahika 200mg tablet is an anticancer targeted based medication that a primary approach in the treatment of non small cell lung cancer. Its active salt formation is Capmatinib present in the strength of 200mg.
It belongs to the drug class of kinase inhibitor or tyrosine kinase inhibitor acts as a MET inhibitor. The medicine works by blocking the key pathway of cancer cells use to multiply.
Healthcare experts suggest using the medication under prescription to ensure safety during the treatment.
Uses
Treat non-small cell lung cancer
Side Effects
Rahika 200mg tablet cause mild or severe side effects in patients. If you experience any of these symptoms consult the healthcare professional immediately:
- Vomiting
- Liver injury
- Muscle pain
- Shortness of breath
- Lung infection
- Respiratory disease
- Swelling in the face, and body
- Decrease in appetite
- Nausea
- Cough
- Fatigue
How To Use
- Always follow the prescription dosage as recommended by the doctor.
- Take Rahika 200mg tablet orally in 200mg concentration at the same time everyday to enhance the effectiveness of the medication.
- Do not overdose or skip the medicine without consultation with a doctor as this may interrupt the treatment.
How It Works
Rahika 200mg tablet belongs to the drug class of kinase inhibitor, it acts by blocking the MET receptor kinase, an abnormal protein that promotes the growth and spread of cancer cells.
The medicine also prevents the body from further growing tumors and protects the body from multiplication of cancer cells.
Safety Advice
FAQs
Rahika 200mg tablet is used by patients with non small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) by slowing tumor growth and protect the body from further growing cancer in the body.
References
- Esaki, T., Hirai, F., Makiyama, A., Seto, T., Bando, H., Naito, Y., ... & Doi, T. (2019). Phase I dose‐escalation study of capmatinib (INC 280) in Japanese patients with advanced solid tumors. Cancer Science, 110(4), 1340-1351.
- Bang, Y. J., Su, W. C., Schuler, M., Nam, D. H., Lim, W. T., Bauer, T. M., ... & Ma, B. (2020). Phase 1 study of capmatinib in MET‐positive solid tumor patients: Dose escalation and expansion of selected cohorts. Cancer science, 111(2), 536-547.
- Chen, X., Cui, X., Pognan, N., Quinlan, M., Kapoor, S., Rahmanzadeh, G., ... & Marbury, T. C. (2022). Pharmacokinetics of capmatinib in participants with hepatic impairment: A phase 1, open‐label, single‐dose, parallel‐group study. British journal of clinical pharmacology, 88(1), 91-102.
- Vansteenkiste, J. F., Van de Kerkhove, C., Wauters, E., & Van Mol, P. (2019). Capmatinib for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer. Expert review of anticancer therapy, 19(8), 659-671.
- Bi, B., Zhan, J., Fan, B., Fang, W., & Li, S. (2025). The pharmacokinetics of capmatinib and its efficacy in non-small cell lung cancer treatment: a narrative review. Translational Lung Cancer Research, 14(7), 2842.
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