Selpercatinib is a type of drug that’s specifically made to treat certain cancers, like lung cancer and thyroid cancer, that have something called RET fusion. It works by keeping the RET kinase from doing its thing. You can get it in doses of 40 mg or 80 mg, both in capsule form.
For adults, they usually recommend taking 160 mg of it, two times a day. You can take it with or without eating. It comes in bottles with 60 capsules each, which is enough for a month if you take it as suggested.
This is a targeted therapy, which means it’s like a sharpshooter for the cancer’s genes. It’s really important to stick to the schedule your doctor gives you and tell them if you notice anything funny or if it’s interacting with other stuff you’re taking.
