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BRAF Kinase Inhibitor Tafinlar Cancer-related

Dabrafenib - What is it for

Dabrafenib is used to treat melanoma (a type of skin cancer) or non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. It is often given with another medication called Trametinib.

Your doctor will check for a gene mutation before starting you on this.

Dabrafenib - Additional Information

​You may refer to the following website if you need more information: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/

  • Updated on 30 September 2019
  • Article contributed by PSS National Medication Information Workgroup , PSS National Medication Information Workgroup
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