(VEH-myoo-RA-feh-nib)
This page contains brief information about vemurafenib and a collection of links to more information about the use of this drug, research results, and ongoing clinical trials.
FDA label information for this drug is available at DailyMed.
Use in Cancer
Vemurafenib is approved to treat patients whose cancer has a certain mutation in the BRAF gene, including:
- Erdheim-Chester disease.
- Melanoma that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread to other parts of the body.
Vemurafenib is also being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer.
More About Vemurafenib
Definition from the NCI Drug Dictionary – Detailed scientific definition and other names for this drug.
More About Vemurafenib – A lay language summary of important information about this drug that may include the following:
- warnings about this drug,
- what this drug is used for and how it is used,
- what you should tell your doctor before using this drug,
- what you should know about this drug before using it,
- other drugs that may interact with this drug, and
- possible side effects.
Drugs are often studied to find out if they can help treat or prevent conditions other than the ones they are approved for. This patient information sheet applies only to approved uses of the drug. However, much of the information may also apply to unapproved uses that are being studied.
Research Results and Related Resources
Targeted Drug Combo May Change Care for Rare Brain Tumor Craniopharyngioma
Androgen Receptor May Explain Sex Differences in Melanoma Treatment Response
Targeted Therapy to Treat Cancer
For Hairy Cell Leukemia, Drug Combination Leads to Long-Lasting Remissions
Clinical Trials Accepting Patients
Find Clinical Trials for Vemurafenib – Check for trials from NCI’s list of cancer clinical trials now accepting patients.
