Mekinist

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:drug
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Trametinib
gptkb:trametinib
gptkbp:activities MEK inhibitor
gptkbp:approves gptkb:2013
gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:can_be_used_with gptkb:Tafinlar
gptkbp:category gptkb:D
not recommended
gptkbp:class kinase inhibitor
gptkbp:clinical_trial Phase III
monotherapy or in combination
gptkbp:contraindication hypersensitivity to trametinib
gptkbp:dosage_form gptkb:tablet
gptkbp:duration until disease progression
gptkbp:excretion biliary
gptkbp:financial_products D B09080
gptkbp:has_ability 0.5 mg
2 mg
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mekinist
gptkbp:indication BRAF V600 E or V600 K mutation-positive melanoma
gptkbp:ingredients gptkb:trametinib
gptkbp:interacts_with CY P3 A4 inducers
CY P3 A4 inhibitors
gptkbp:is_atype_of L01 X E30
gptkbp:is_monitored_by cardiac function
liver function tests
gptkbp:is_used_for treatment of melanoma
gptkbp:lifespan approximately 4.5 days
gptkbp:manager oral
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Novartis
gptkbp:market gptkb:stock_market_index
gptkbp:marketed_as gptkb:Mekinist
gptkbp:metabolism hepatic
gptkbp:name Essential Medicines List
gptkbp:packaging blister pack
gptkbp:population adults and pediatric patients
gptkbp:provides_information_on included in NCCN guidelines
gptkbp:research_focus combination therapies
gptkbp:safety_features generally well tolerated
gptkbp:side_effect fatigue
nausea
diarrhea
rash
thromboembolic events
edema
interstitial lung disease
serious skin reactions
ocular toxicities
gptkbp:storage room temperature
gptkbp:type_of_care important for efficacy