Rafinlar 75 mg Capsule

Composition of Rafinlar 75 mg Capsule

Rafinlar 75 mg Capsule contains Dabrafenib (75mg).

Uses of Rafinlar 75 mg Capsule

Treatment of Malignant melanoma

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Malignant melanoma Malignant melanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops in melanocytes
• the cells that produce the pigment called melanin. Melanin is the pigment that gives the skin its color. Malignant melanoma is the most deadly and aggressive kind of skin cancer. Rafinlar 75mg Capsule sticks to the genetic code
• called DNA
• of the cancer cells and kills them. It also prevents their growth and further spread
• which help treat cancer.

How Rafinlar 75 mg Capsule works

Rafinlar 75mg Capsule is an anti-cancer medication. It works by blocking the activity of BRAF, a mutated protein that regulates cell growth. A BRAF mutation enables cells to divide at an abnormal rate and grow into a melanoma tumor. Rafinlar 75mg Capsule blocks this protein and helps control the spread of melanoma with this mutation.

How to take Rafinlar 75 mg Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Rafinlar 75mg Capsule is to be taken on an empty stomach.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Rafinlar 75mg Capsule, contact your doctor as soon as possible. They will advise you on how to proceed, which may include rescheduling the missed dose.

If you take too much

Taking more Rafinlar than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Rafinlar 75 mg Capsule

Most side effects of Rafinlar are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Rafinlar 75 mg Capsule

Interactions with other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take, including over-the-counter products, vitamins and herbal or ayurvedic preparations, before starting Rafinlar. Some combinations can change how Rafinlar works or raise the chance of side effects.

How to store Rafinlar 75 mg Capsule

Store Rafinlar below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the pack tightly closed and out of the reach of children. Do not use it after the expiry date printed on the pack.

Expert advice for Rafinlar 75 mg Capsule

Take it on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine and for the next 4 months after you stop taking it. Inform your doctor if you get headaches or stomachaches, or if you notice blood in your urine or stools. Get regular eye examinations while taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you get eye irritation, blurred vision, eye pain, or other vision changes during your treatment. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms of liver damage, such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, darkened urine, or yellowing of the eyes or skin. Rafinlar 75mg Capsule is used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat a type of skin cancer called melanoma. Take it on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine and for 4 months after you stop taking it. Inform your doctor if you get headaches, stomach pain or if you notice blood in your urine or stools. Get regular eye examinations while taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you get eye irritation, blurred vision, eye pain or other vision changes during your treatment. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms of liver damage such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, darkened urine or yellowing of the eyes or skin.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

COMMON PRODUCTS

Therapeutic class:

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Chemical class:

Sulfanilides