Meqsel Tablet 30.0 tablets in 1 bottle

All Details About Meqsel Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Meqsel Tablet

Description:

Meqsel 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.

Meqsel 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 that do not go away or get worse. They may be able to help you with ways of preventing or reducing the effects.

Earlier taking Meqsel 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.

Uses:

Treatment of unresectable or metastatic Melanoma

Directions For Use:

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 Tablet is to be taken with food.

Side Effects:

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

Ordinary 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

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Meqsel 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 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 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Tolerants 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.

FAQs:

What is Meqsel Tablet used for?

Meqsel Tablet is a targeted cancer medication (MEK inhibitor) used to treat certain types of melanoma (skin cancer), some forms of lung cancer, and specific thyroid cancers. It works by blocking certain proteins that help cancer cells grow. It is usually given to people whose cancer has a specific genetic change (BRAF mutation).

How does Meqsel Tablet help treat cancer?

Meqsel Tablet is a targeted cancer therapy that blocks the MEK1 and MEK2 proteins, which are part of a chain (MAPK/ERK pathway) that helps cancer cells grow. By blocking these proteins, Meqsel Tablet slows down or stops tumor growth, especially in cancers with BRAF V600 mutations.

Can Meqsel Tablet cause serious or life-threatening side effects?

Affirmative. Though rare, serious side effects of Meqsel Tablet include heart problems (reduced ejection fraction), lung inflammation (ILD/pneumonitis), vision issues (retinal detachment or vein blockage), severe skin reactions (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), liver damage, and blood clots. You should contact your doctor immediately if you notice chest pain, trouble breathing, or vision changes.

Who should not take Meqsel Tablet?

Individuals should not take Meqsel Tablet if they are allergic to trametinib or its ingredients, do not have a BRAF V600 mutation in their cancer, are pregnant or planning pregnancy, or have severe heart or lung conditions.

How should Meqsel Tablet tablets be taken for best results?

You can take Meqsel Tablet once daily on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after food. Swallow the medicine whole with water. Try to take it at the same time every day. If you vomit after taking it, do not take another dose and wait for the next scheduled dose.

What precautions should I follow while on Meqsel Tablet treatment?

During Meqsel Tablet cancer therapy, you should have regular heart scans (LVEF monitoring), check liver function every 4 weeks, monitor blood pressure regularly, and watch for signs of infection, fever, or visual changes. Routine check-ups help detect any early signs of complications.

What are the signs I should stop taking Meqsel Tablet and seek medical help?

You should stop taking Meqsel Tablet and get emergency help if you experience high fever, chills, or severe body pain, chest pain, fast heartbeat, or fainting, sudden vision loss or blurry vision, and signs of allergic reaction like swelling, rash, or breathing issues.

Does Meqsel Tablet cure cancer permanently?

Meqsel Tablet is not a cure, but it can shrink tumors, delay cancer progression, and improve survival in patients with specific mutations. Its best results are seen when used with other anti-cancer medicines (like dabrafenib) and started early in treatment. Regular follow-ups and scans are essential.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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