Larotrectinib is like a special kind of medicine that’s supposed to put a stop to certain TRK proteins from doing their thing. These proteins often show up a lot in cancers caused by NTRK gene fusions. It’s meant to help people deal with solid tumors that can’t be removed or have spread elsewhere and are linked with NTRK gene fusions.
The medicine comes in different shapes – like pills or a special liquid – so they can suit different people. Doctors usually recommend a hundred milligrams of this stuff, two times a day, for adults. For kids, the amount they get depends on their body size.
Every container has 60 of those capsules to keep a steady flow of treatment. Larotrectinib picks and chooses which TRK proteins to work on, zeroing in on those driving tumors with these gene fusions. If it’s tough to swallow those pills, no worry! You can pop them open and sprinkle the stuff into your applesauce or a soft snack.
