Erivedge

Erivedge is a remedy for skin cancer that has the active substance Vismodegib that acts on the cancer cells to prevent their growth and causing their death.

Erivedge is an oral medication produced by the pharmaceutical company Roche.

Indications of the Erivedge

Erivedge is indicated for the treatment of a type of skin cancer called basal cell carcinoma in cases in which the tumor has spread to other parts of the body.

How to use Erivedge

The mode of use of Erivedge is to take one 150 mg capsule once daily with or without food.

Erivedge side effects

The side effects of Erivedge may be loss of menstruation, weight loss, muscle spasm, diarrhea, hair loss, constipation, joint pain, loss of energy or stomach pain.

Contraindications of Erivedge

Erivedge is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to any component of the formula, children and adolescents. It should not be taken by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding because they influence the formation and development of the baby. Individuals who are taking St. John's wort should not take Erivedge.

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