Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

US Brand Name

  1. Mektovi

Descriptions


Binimetinib is used in combination with encorafenib to treat melanoma (skin cancer) that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. It is only used if the melanoma cells have the BRAF V600E or V600K mutations. This medicine is also used in combination with encorafenib to treat non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has spread in patients who have BRAF V600E mutations. Your doctor will use a special test to look for these mutations. Binimetinib belongs to the group of medicines, called antineoplastics (cancer medicines).

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Tablet