Mekinist

Mekinist is a cancer medication that slows the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body. Mekinist is used alone or along with other medications to treat melanoma.

• Mekinist

• Afinitor
• Afinitor Disperz
• Alecensa
• Aliqopa
• Alunbrig
• Augtyro
• Balversa
• Beleodaq
• Bortezomib
• Bosulif
• Braftovi
• Brukinsa
• Cabometyx
• Calquence
• Caprelsa
• Cometriq (100 MG Daily Dose)
• Cometriq (140 MG Daily Dose)
• Cometriq (60 MG Daily Dose)
• Copiktra
• Cotellic
• Everolimus
• Farydak
• Fotivda
• Fyarro
• Gavreto
• Gleevec
• Ibrance
• Iclusig
• IDHIFA
• Imatinib Mesylate
• Imbruvica
• Inrebic
• Istodax
• Jakafi
• Jaypirca
• Kisqali (200 MG Dose)
• Kisqali (400 MG Dose)
• Kisqali (600 MG Dose)
• Koselugo
• Krazati
• Kyprolis
• Lapatinib Ditosylate
• Lorbrena
• Lumakras
• Lynparza
• Lytgobi (12 MG Daily Dose)
• Lytgobi (16 MG Daily Dose)
• Lytgobi (20 MG Daily Dose)
• Mekinist
• Mektovi
• Nerlynx
• NexAVAR
• Ninlaro
• Ogsiveo
• Ojjaara
• PAZOPanib HCl
• Pemazyre
• Piqray (200 MG Daily Dose)
• Piqray (250 MG Daily Dose)
• Piqray (300 MG Daily Dose)
• Qinlock
• Retevmo
• Rezlidhia
• romiDEPsin
• Rozlytrek
• Rubraca
• Rydapt
• Scemblix
• SORAfenib Tosylate
• Sprycel
• Stivarga
• SUNItinib Malate
• Sutent
• Tabrecta
• Tafinlar
• Talzenna
• Tarceva
• Tasigna
• Tazverik
• Temsirolimus
• Tepmetko
• Tibsovo
• Torisel
• Truqap
• Truseltiq (100MG Daily Dose)
• Truseltiq (125MG Daily Dose)
• Truseltiq (50MG Daily Dose)
• Truseltiq (75MG Daily Dose)
• Turalio
• Tykerb
• Ukoniq
• Vandetanib
• Vanflyta
• Velcade
• Verzenio
• Vitrakvi
• Vonjo
• Votrient
• Xalkori
• Xospata
• Zejula
• Zelboraf
• Zolinza
• Zydelig
• Zykadia

• Liquid
• Tablet

• By mouth

Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

Take the tablet at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.

Oral liquid: A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine. This medicine can be given using an oral dosing syringe or feeding tube.

Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

Missed dose: If your next dose is less than 12 hours away, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at your regular dosing time. If your missed dose is more than 12 hours until the time you normally take a dose, take it as soon as you remember and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Store the tablets in the refrigerator and the oral liquid at room temperature. Keep the medicine in its original bottle. Do not freeze. Keep away from moisture and light.

Throw away unused oral liquid after 35 days.

This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to trametinib, or if you are pregnant.

Oral routeIt is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. If you are a woman who can get pregnant, your doctor may do tests to make sure you are not pregnant before starting treatment. Use an effective form of birth control during treatment with this medicine and for at least 4 months after your last dose.

Do not breastfeed during treatment with this medicine and for at least 4 months after the last dose.

Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, bleeding problems, blood clots, diabetes, eye problems, heart disease, low or high blood pressure, lung disease or breathing problems, or stomach or bowel problems.

This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk for other cancers (skin and non-skin cancer)Bleeding problems or blood clotsStomach and bowel perforation (tear or hole)Heart problems (including heart failure)Eye or vision problemsInterstitial lung disease or pneumonitisFever (which may be serious)Serious infectionsSerious skin reactions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS)High blood sugarHemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), which can be life-threatening

This medicine could cause infertility in women. Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children.

Oral routeMedicines used to treat cancer are very strong and can have many side effects. Before receiving this medicine, make sure you understand all the risks and benefits. It is important for you to work closely with your doctor during your treatment.

This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Birth control pills may not work as well to prevent pregnancy when used with this medicine. Use a second form of birth control along with your pills. Use birth control during treatment and for 4 months after your last dose.

Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have heart or lung disease, breathing problems, high blood pressure, or eye problems.

This medicine may cause the following problems:Eye or vision problemsHeart problems (including heart failure)High blood pressureLung or breathing problemsSevere skin rash or infections

This medicine could cause infertility in women. Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children.

Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Bleeding gums, coughing up blood, unusual nosebleeds, red or dark brown urine, or red or black, tarry stools
• Blistering, peeling, or red skin rash, or swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in neck, armpit, or groin
• Blurred vision, changes in vision
• Fever, chills, change in how much or how often you urinate
• Fast, slow, or pounding heartbeat
• Numbness or weakness in your arm or leg, or on one side of your body, sudden or severe headache, problems with vision, speech, or walking
• Increased hunger or thirst
• Chest pain, trouble breathing, cough, cold sweat, or bluish-colored skin
• Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness
• Redness, swelling, peeling, or tenderness of the hands or feet
• Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet
• Severe headache, lightheadedness, or dizziness
• Sores or white patches on your lips, mouth, or throat
• Mild diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain
• Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness