Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

US Brand Name

  1. Braftovi

Descriptions


Encorafenib is used in combination with binimetinib 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. Your doctor will use a special test to look for these mutations.

Encorafenib is also used in combination with cetuximab to treat cancer of the colon and rectum that has spread and have the BRAF V600E mutations. Your doctor will use a special test to look for these mutations. Encorafenib belongs to the group of medicines, called antineoplastics (cancer medicines).

Encorafenib is also used in combination with binimetinib 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.

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

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Capsule