Rafinlar 75mg Capsule

Rafinlar 75mg Capsule

Learn more about Rafinlar 75mg Capsule, a quality offering from Novartis India Ltd featuring the therapeutic benefits of Dabrafenib (75mg). This formulation is primarily utilized for Treatment of Malignant melanoma. Browse through the detailed information provided below to enhance your knowledge about this medicine and its potential benefits for you.

Information about Rafinlar 75mg Capsule (Brand: Novartis India Ltd) - Uses: Treatment of Malignant melanoma

  • MRP: ₹
  • Packing: 28.0 capsules in 1 bottle
  • Salt Combination: Dabrafenib (75mg)
  • Brand: Novartis India Ltd
  • Uses: Treatment of Malignant melanoma

Description

  • Rafinlar 75mg Capsule is used in the treatment of malignant melanoma, a type of skin cancer
  • It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by the doctor
  • Rafinlar 75mg Capsule should be taken at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal in the dose as advised by the doctor
  • The duration of treatment varies on the basis of your response to the treatment
  • Your doctor may advice 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 include diarrhea, fever, nausea, and headache
  • If they do not go away or get worse, tell your doctor
  • There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects
  • It is very strong medicine and some people may develop serious side effects while taking it
  • It may lower your ability to fight infections and lead to problems with your blood, liver, or kidneys
  • Inform your doctor if you notice unusual bleeding or bruising, lack of energy, loss of appetite, and yellowing of eyes
  • Your doctor will advise you regular blood tests to check for these.
  • Before taking Rafinlar 75mg Capsule, 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.

Cautions

Liver: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Rafinlar 75mg Capsule is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Rafinlar 75mg Capsule is recommended.
Kidney: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Rafinlar 75mg Capsule is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Rafinlar 75mg Capsule is recommended.
Driving: UNSAFE: Rafinlar 75mg Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Rafinlar 75mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnency: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Rafinlar 75mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Rafinlar 75mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action: BRAF inhibitor
Therapeutic class: ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Habit Forming: No
Chemical Class: Sulfanilide Derivative

Uses

Uses of Rafinlar 75mg Capsule

  • In Treatment of Malignant melanoma Malignant 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
  • Malignant melanoma is the most deadly and aggressive kind of skin cancer
  • Rafinlar 75mg Capsule 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
N/A

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Side Effects

Common and Known Side effects of Rafinlar 75mg Capsule
  • Diarrhea
  • Fever
  • Nausea
  • Chills
  • Headache
  • Joint pain
  • Cough
  • Muscle pain
  • Swelling

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