Selpercatinib is a special kind of drug that targets RET in certain types of lung cancer, thyroid cancer, and other cancers with RET changes. It stops RET enzymes from working. You can get it in 40 mg or 80 mg pills.
The usual amount is 160 mg, taken two times each day. You can take it with or without eating. Each bottle has 60 pills.
It’s mainly for cancer treatment, and it’s used to treat specific kinds of lung cancer, thyroid cancer, and other RET-related cancers. You just need to take these pills twice a day. You can take them with or right after you eat.
They come in two strengths: 40 mg and 80 mg, so they can be adjusted to fit each person. Each bottle has enough for about a month if you take them as directed—160 mg, twice a day. It’s super important to take it exactly as your doc told you and keep an eye out for any side effects.
