Vemurafenib (Zelboraf)

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FDA approved 8/17/2011. Also known as PLX4032, RG7204, and RO5185426.

General information

Class/mechanism: Tyrosine kinase inhibitor of some mutated forms of BRAF serine/threonine kinase, including BRAF V600E. Also has been observed to inhibit other tyrosine kinases such as CRAF, ARAF, wild-type BRAF, SRMS, ACK1, MAP4K5, and FGR. Certain BRAF mutations, such as V600E, result in constitutive activation of cell proliferation pathways and tumor growth.[1][2][3]
Route: PO
Extravasation: n/a

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Diseases for which it is used

Patient drug information

References