Vemurafenib is a special kind of treatment for melanoma. It targets the BRAF V600E mutation. It works by inhibiting BRAF, which is like turning off a signal.
It’s in tablet form, and each pill has 240 mg of the stuff that makes it work. You take 960 mg a day, split into two doses. You can take it with or without eating.
They usually come in a bottle with 112 pills. Its job is to slow down melanoma cells by keeping a certain protein, BRAF, from doing its thing, and lots of melanomas have this BRAF protein all twisted up. Research shows it helps people with this type of melanoma live longer and have their cancer stay under control.
People might get a rash, joint aches, or feel really tired with this med. You gotta take it just like your doc tells you, and keep an eye out for any bad stuff. It’s usually used with other stuff and is something your doc will be on top of.
