Mekinist is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of Melanoma, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Thyroid Cancer. Mekinist may be used alone or with other medications.
Your doctor will make sure you have the correct tumor type to be treated with Mekinist.
Take Mekinist on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
Your doctor will need to check your skin every 2 months while you are using Mekinist, and for up to 6 months after your last dose.
Your blood pressure and heart function will need to be checked often. You may also need regular vision examinations.
Contact your doctor for further instructions if you miss more than one scheduled dose of this medicine.