Generic name:encorafenib [ EN-koe-RAF-e-nib ]
Drug class:Multikinase inhibitors
What is Braftovi?
Braftovi ) is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.
Braftovi is is a prescription medicine used in combination with another medicine called binimetinib (Mektovi) to treat melanoma (skin cancer) that cannot be treated with surgery or has spread to other parts of the body.
Braftovi is used in combination with a medicine called cetuximab (Erbitux) to treat colorectal cancer that has been previously treated, and has spread to other parts of the body..
Braftovi is used only if your cancer has a specific genetic marker (an abnormal "BRAF" gene). Your doctor will test you for this gene. This medicine is not for treating wild-type BRAF cancers.
Warnings
Although Braftovi is used to treat melanoma, using encorafenib may increase your risk of developing other types of skin cancer. Ask your doctor about your specific risk. Tell your doctor if you notice any new skin symptoms.
Your healthcare provider should check your skin before treatment with Braftovi, every 2 months during treatment, and for up to 6 months after you stop treatment to look for any new skin cancers.
Encorafenib can harm an unborn baby. Do not use if you are pregnant. Use a non-hormonal form of birth control to prevent pregnancy while using Braftovi and for at least 2 weeks after your last dose.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Braftovi if you are allergic to encorafenib.
To make sure Braftovi is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
heart problems;
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