Description and Brand Names
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US Brand Name
- Tabrecta
Descriptions
Capmatinib is used to treat metastatic (cancer that has already spread) non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in patients whose tumors have an abnormal mesenchymal epithelial transition (MET) gene. Your doctor will perform a test to check for the MET gene before you use this medicine.
Capmatinib belongs to the group of medicines called antineoplastics (cancer medicines). It works by interfering with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2023
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