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Brand Tafinlar 75 mg from Canada by Novartis

The brand Tafinlar 75 mg comes from Canada manufactured by Novartis. It is available in the quantity of 120 capsules.

Tafinlar (Dabrafenib mesylate) Information

Tafinlar, which contains the active ingredient dabrafenib mesylate, is a targeted therapy medication, a BRAF inhibitor. It is used to treat certain types of cancer that have a specific BRAF gene mutation, including melanoma (skin cancer), non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), and certain types of thyroid cancer. In addition to melanoma, NSCLC, and thyroid cancer, Tafinlar (in combination with Mekinist) is now approved for BRAF V600E-mutant low-grade glioma (LGG) in pediatric patients and solid tumors that are unresectable or metastatic with the V600E mutation (tumor-agnostic approval. It is often used in combination with another medication, such as Mekinist (trametinib), to enhance treatment effectiveness. The medication is taken by mouth as a capsule, typically twice daily. To ensure the drug is absorbed correctly, take it on an empty stomach, either 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating. It is important to take the doses approximately 12 hours apart at the same time each day to maintain a steady level of the medicine in your body.

The mechanism of action of dabrafenib involves targeting and blocking the activity of the mutated BRAF protein. In healthy cells, this protein helps regulate growth. However, in certain cancers, the mutated version is stuck in the "on" position, signalling cancer cells to multiply rapidly. By inhibiting this protein, Tafinlar disrupts these growth signals, helping shrink tumours or slow tumour progression.

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Do I need a prescription to order Tafinlar 75 mg ?

Yes, a prescription is required from your physician to order Tafinlar 75 mg.