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Vismodegib
Latest prescription information about Vismodegib. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Vismodegib
Trade Name(s):
International- Erivedge. This medication is a hedgehog pathway inhibitor, prescribed for metastatic basal cell carcinoma that cannot be treated with surgery or radiation. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : The recommended dose is 150 mg taken orally once daily. How it should be taken : It comes as a capsule to take by mouth, with or without food. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver or kidney impairment, children, elderly, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * Avoid blood donation while taking this medication. * Male patients are advised to use condom with a spermicide, during sex with a female partner. Side Effects : Gastrointestinal - Nausea, diarrhea, constipation, vomiting. General - Pain at administration site, fatigue. Metabolic - Weight loss, decreased appetite. Musculoskeletal - Muscle spasms, joint pain. Central Nervous System - Taste disorder. Skin - Hair loss. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature (20°C to 25°C). |
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