Meqsel 2mg Tablet

Trametinib (2mg)

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Meqsel 2mg Tablet is used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat unresectable or metastatic melanoma. An unresectable or metastatic melanoma is an advanced stage of skin cancer where the cancer has either spread to other parts of the body or has become challenging to remove through surgery.

Written By Dr. Anuj Saini, MMST, MBBS,
Reviewed By Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS,
Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:05 AM (IST)

₹194000

30 tablets

Gurgaon

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Sep, 2026

General Information

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Trametinib (2mg)

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Novartis India Ltd

Storage

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.

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Product introduction

Meqsel 2mg Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The duration of treatment varies on the basis of your response to the treatment. Your doctor may advise regular eye examinations while taking this medicine. You must inform the doctor if you experience eye irritation, blurred vision, eye pain, or other vision changes during your treatment.

The most common side effects of this medicine are rash, diarrhea, and lymphedema (swelling of lymph nodes). It may also cause other side effects like fever, chills, fatigue, rash, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Consult your doctor if you experience any of these side effects which do not go away or get worse. They may be able to help you with ways of preventing or reducing the effects.

Before taking Meqsel 2mg Tablet, tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine, so let your doctor know about all the medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during the treatment with this drug is important to avoid pregnancy.

There is a Patient Support Program/Patient Assistance Program available in India for this medicine, being managed by Tata 1mg. Please contact your prescribing doctor to know more about the same. You may also call on (1800-102-1618) for more details.

Uses of Meqsel Tablet

Treatment of unresectable or metastatic Melanoma

Benefits of Meqsel Tablet

Treatment of unresectable or metastatic Melanoma
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops in melanocytes, the cells that produce the pigment called melanin. Melanin is the pigment that gives the skin its color. Melanoma is the most deadly and aggressive kind of skin cancer. Meqsel 2mg Tablet sticks to the genetic code, called DNA, of the cancer cells and kills them. It also prevents their growth and further spread, which help treat cancer.

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
Lymphedema
Fever
Chills
Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Peripheral edema
Cough
Headache
Joint pain
Night sweats
Decreased appetite
Constipation
Muscle pain

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 works by blocking the action of an abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply. This helps stop the spread of cancer cells.

Quick tips

Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any ingredient of Meqsel 2mg Tablet.
Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had lung disease or breathing problems; diabetes; bleeding problems or blood clots; colitis (inflammation of the colon); stomach problems; high blood pressure; heart, eye, liver, or kidney disease; or any other medical conditions.
Meqsel 2mg Tablet may decrease fertility in women. Talk to your doctor about the risks of taking Meqsel 2mg Tablet.
Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet.

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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Pyridopyrimidines

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Action Class

MEK inhibitor

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Marketer details

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

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Meqsel 2mg Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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Uses of Meqsel Tablet

Benefits of Meqsel Tablet

Side effects of Meqsel Tablet

How to use Meqsel Tablet

How Meqsel Tablet works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

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