
Meqsel 2mg Tablet
Salt Composition
Trametinib (2mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Meqsel 2mg Tablet is used to treat unresectable or metastatic melanoma, an advanced stage of skin cancer.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Meqsel 2mg Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The duration of treatment varies on the basis of your response to the treatment. Your doctor may advise regular eye examinations while taking this medicine. You must inform the doctor if you experience eye irritation, blurred vision, eye pain, or other vision changes during your treatment.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Meqsel 2mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Safety Information
Side Effects
Rash Diarrhea Lymphedema (swelling of lymph nodes) Fever Chills Fatigue Nausea Vomiting Abdominal pain
Breastfeeding Warning
This medicine is not recommended during breastfeeding.
Pregnancy Warning
This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during the treatment with this drug is important to avoid pregnancy.
How it works
Meqsel 2mg Tablet works by blocking the action of an abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply. This helps stop the spread of cancer cells.
Quick Tips
Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any ingredient of Meqsel 2mg Tablet. Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had lung disease or breathing problems; diabetes; bleeding problems or blood clots; colitis (inflammation of the colon); stomach problems; high blood pressure; heart, eye, liver, or kidney disease; or any other medical conditions. Meqsel 2mg Tablet may decrease fertility in women. Talk to your doctor about the risks of taking Meqsel 2mg Tablet. Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet.