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Unresectable or metastatic melanoma,MEKINIST in combination with dabrafenib is indicated for the treatment of patients with BRAF V600 mutation positive unresectable Stage III or metastatic (Stage IV) melanoma.,MEKINIST as a monotherapy is indicated for the treatment of patients with BRAF V600 mutation positive unresectable Stage III or metastatic (Stage IV) melanoma and in whom either there is intolerance to BRAF inhibitors or BRAF inhibitors cannot be used.,MEKINIST as monotherapy has not demonstrated clinical activity in patients who have progressed on BRAF inhibitor therapy (see section 5.1 Clinical Trials).,Adjuvant treatment of melanoma,MEKINIST in combination with dabrafenib is indicated for the adjuvant treatment of patients with melanoma with a BRAF V600 mutation and involvement of the lymph node(s), following complete resection.,Anaplastic thyroid cancer (ATC),MEKINIST in combination with dabrafenib is indicated for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic anaplastic thyroid cancer (ATC) with a BRAF V600 mutation and with no satisfactory locoregional treatment options.,Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC),MEKINIST in combination with dabrafenib is indicated for the treatment of patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with a BRAF V600 mutation.,Low-grade glioma,Mekinist in combination with dabrafenib is indicated for the treatment of paediatric patients 1 year of age and older with low-grade glioma (LGG) with a BRAF V600E mutation who require systemic therapy (see section 5.1 Clinical studies).,High-grade glioma,Mekinist in combination with dabrafenib is indicated for the treatment of paediatric patients 1 year of age and older with high-grade glioma (HGG) with a BRAF V600E mutation who have progressed following prior treatment and have no satisfactory alternative treatment options (see section 5.1 Clinical studies).
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on December, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
This medicine is under additional monitoring as it is new or being used in a different way. You can help identify new safety information by reporting any side effects you may get.
Unresectable or metastatic melanoma,MEKINIST in combination with dabrafenib is indicated for the treatment of patients with BRAF V600 mutation positive unresectable Stage III or metastatic (Stage IV) melanoma.,MEKINIST as a monotherapy is indicated for the treatment of patients with BRAF V600 mutation positive unresectable Stage III or metastatic (Stage IV) melanoma and in whom either there is intolerance to BRAF inhibitors or BRAF inhibitors cannot be used.,MEKINIST as monotherapy has not demonstrated clinical activity in patients who have progressed on BRAF inhibitor therapy (see section 5.1 Clinical Trials).,Adjuvant treatment of melanoma,MEKINIST in combination with dabrafenib is indicated for the adjuvant treatment of patients with melanoma with a BRAF V600 mutation and involvement of the lymph node(s), following complete resection.,Anaplastic thyroid cancer (ATC),MEKINIST in combination with dabrafenib is indicated for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic anaplastic thyroid cancer (ATC) with a BRAF V600 mutation and with no satisfactory locoregional treatment options.,Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC),MEKINIST in combination with dabrafenib is indicated for the treatment of patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with a BRAF V600 mutation.,Low-grade glioma,Mekinist in combination with dabrafenib is indicated for the treatment of paediatric patients 1 year of age and older with low-grade glioma (LGG) with a BRAF V600E mutation who require systemic therapy (see section 5.1 Clinical studies).,High-grade glioma,Mekinist in combination with dabrafenib is indicated for the treatment of paediatric patients 1 year of age and older with high-grade glioma (HGG) with a BRAF V600E mutation who have progressed following prior treatment and have no satisfactory alternative treatment options (see section 5.1 Clinical studies).
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This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on December, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
This medicine is under additional monitoring as it is new or being used in a different way. You can help identify new safety information by reporting any side effects you may get.
Unresectable or metastatic melanoma,MEKINIST in combination with dabrafenib is indicated for the treatment of patients with BRAF V600 mutation positive unresectable Stage III or metastatic (Stage IV) melanoma.,MEKINIST as a monotherapy is indicated for the treatment of patients with BRAF V600 mutation positive unresectable Stage III or metastatic (Stage IV) melanoma and in whom either there is intolerance to BRAF inhibitors or BRAF inhibitors cannot be used.,MEKINIST as monotherapy has not demonstrated clinical activity in patients who have progressed on BRAF inhibitor therapy (see section 5.1 Clinical Trials).,Adjuvant treatment of melanoma,MEKINIST in combination with dabrafenib is indicated for the adjuvant treatment of patients with melanoma with a BRAF V600 mutation and involvement of the lymph node(s), following complete resection.,Anaplastic thyroid cancer (ATC),MEKINIST in combination with dabrafenib is indicated for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic anaplastic thyroid cancer (ATC) with a BRAF V600 mutation and with no satisfactory locoregional treatment options.,Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC),MEKINIST in combination with dabrafenib is indicated for the treatment of patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with a BRAF V600 mutation.,Low-grade glioma,Mekinist in combination with dabrafenib is indicated for the treatment of paediatric patients 1 year of age and older with low-grade glioma (LGG) with a BRAF V600E mutation who require systemic therapy (see section
5.1 Clinical studies).,High-grade glioma,Mekinist in combination with dabrafenib is indicated for the treatment of paediatric patients 1 year of age and older with high-grade glioma (HGG) with a BRAF V600E mutation who have progressed following prior treatment and have no satisfactory alternative treatment options (see section 5.1 Clinical studies).
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
This medicine is under additional monitoring as it is new or being used in a different way. You can help identify new safety information by reporting any side effects you may get.
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