• Meqsel 2mg 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 2mg 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 2mg 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.
• There is a Patient Support Program/Patient Assistance Program available in India for this medicine, being managed by Tata 1mg
• Please contact your prescribing doctor to know more about the same
• You may also call on (1800-102-1618) for more details.

Uses of Meqsel 2mg 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 aggressive kind of skin cancer
• Meqsel 2mg Tablet sticks to the genetic code, called DNA, of the cancer cells and kills them
• It also prevents their growth and further spread, which help treat cancer.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Meqsel 2mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Frequestly asked Questions

Common and Known Side effects of Meqsel 2mg Tablet

• Rash
• Diarrhea
• Lymphedema
• Fever
• Chills
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Abdominal pain
• Peripheral edema
• Cough
• Headache
• Joint pain
• Night sweats
• Decreased appetite
• Constipation
• Muscle pain