Meqsel 0.5mg Tablet
In Treatment of unresectable or metastatic Melanoma Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops in melanocytes, the cells that produce the pigment called melanin. Melanin is the pigment that gives the skin its color. Melanoma is the most deadly and aggress…
About this Medicine
Meqsel 0.5mg Tablet is used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat unresectable or metastatic melanoma. An unresectable or metastatic melanoma is an advanced stage of skin cancer where the cancer has either spread to other parts of the body or has become challenging to remove through surgery. Meqsel 0.5mg Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The duration of treatment varies on the basis of your response to the treatment. Your doctor may advise regular eye examinations while taking this medicine. You must inform the doctor if you experience eye irritation, blurred vision, eye pain, or other vision changes during your treatment.The most common side effects of this medicine are rash, diarrhea, and lymphedema (swelling of lymph nodes). It may also cause other side effects like fever, chills, fatigue, rash, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Consult your doctor if you experience any of these side effects which do not go away or get worse. They may be able to help you with ways of preventing or reducing the effects. Before taking Meqsel 0.5mg Tablet, tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine, so let your doctor know about all the medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during the treatment with this drug is important to avoid pregnancy.
How it Works
Meqsel 0.5mg Tablet works by blocking the action of an abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply. This helps stop the spread of cancer cells.
Key Facts
Chemical Class :: Pyridopyrimidines|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: ANTI NEOPLASTICS|Action Class :: MEK inhibitor
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