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Meqsel 2mg Tablet

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Product introduction

Meqsel 2mg Tablet is used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat skin cancer called as malignant melanoma.


Meqsel 2mg Tablet

Uses of Meqsel Tablet


Side effects of Meqsel Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Meqsel

  • Rash
  • Diarrhea
  • Swelling of legs
  • Swelling of hands
  • Facial swelling

How to use Meqsel Tablet

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.

How Meqsel Tablet works

Meqsel 2mg Tablet is a kinase inhibitor. It works by blocking the activity of an abnormal protein that causes abnormal division of cancer cells.

Safety advice

Alcohol
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Meqsel 2mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Meqsel 2mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Meqsel 2mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Patients should be made aware of potential for fatigue, dizziness, or eye problems that might affect the ability to drive or use machines.
Kidney
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Liver
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

  • Meqsel 2mg Tablet is used alone or in combination with another medicines to treat a type of skin cancer called melanoma.
  • Take it on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
  • Use a reliable barrier contraceptive method such as condoms to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine  and for 4 months after you stop taking it.
  • It may cause serious bleeding, especially in your stomach or brain. Inform your doctor if you get headaches, stomach pain or if you notice blood in your urine or stools.
  • Get regular eye examinations while taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you get eye irritation, blurred vision, eye pain or other vision changes during your treatment.
  • Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms of liver damage such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, darkened urine or yellowing of the eyes or skin.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Pyridopyrimidines
Habit Forming
No
Action Class
MEK inhibitor

Patient concerns

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Brain star tablet for which disice
Dr. Vikas Sharma
Neurology
For neuroleptic malignant syndrome
if any one detect with melanoma is it sure that he/she gonna die after 5 or 10 year
Dr. Sanjay Singh Rai
Medical Oncology and Hematology
No if melanoma is localized it can be removed by surgery
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References

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Marketer details

Name: Novartis India Ltd
Address: Sandoz House, Shiv Sagar Estate, Worli Mumbai -400 018, India
Country of origin: India

MRP
194000
Inclusive of all taxes
30.0 tablets in 1 bottle
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