Vemurafenib FAQ
What is Vemurafenib?
It's a drug used to treat skin cancer.
Vemurafenib (MOA) Mechanism of Action
It works by blocking the action of an abnormal protein which signals cancer cells to grow.
Vemurafenib Dosage
The recommended dose is 960 mg taken orally every 12 hours with or without food.
Cost / Price of Vemurafenib
A supply of 112 240-mg tablets costs about $5,608, without health insurance.
Vemurafenib Generic
It's the generic name for Zelboraf.
Vemurafenib Side Effects
Common side effects may include:
- joint pain
- fatigue
- nausea
- hair loss
- rash or itching
- skin growths
- blurred vision
- increased sensitivity of eyes to light
- thickening skin rough scaly patches on skin
- dry skin
- skin redness
- muscle pain
- pain in extremities
- back pain
- fever
- swelling of extremities
- diarrhea
- vomiting
- weakness
- constipation
- headache
- taste changes
- reduced appetite
- cough
- sunburn
Vemurafenib Survival Rate
In a study, disease control rate was achieved in 79% of the patients.
