So, Vemurafenib is this thing that stops BRAF, which is super important in melanoma caused by this V600E thing. It works by blocking these BRAF signals. You can get this stuff in these 240 mg tablet things.
They tell you to take 960 mg a day, two times. No need to worry about meals. You can pop these pills with or without eating.
They come in these bottles, with 112 tablets each. Vemurafenib is the key part of the treatment, a special therapy that targets the messed-up BRAF protein found in a lot of melanomas. So you take it according to this schedule where you need 960 mg each day, which means four of these 240 mg tablets.
The thing is, you need to stick to the schedule so it actually works right. These 112 pills should last you about a month, assuming you’re taking them like you’re supposed to. They’ve got these film-coated tablets so they’re easy to swallow, and they’re designed to keep the medicine safe from getting ruined in your tummy.
It’s real important that you do what your doctor says with this stuff, including any eating or lifestyle changes they might suggest.
