How much does Trametinib (Megenin) cost? How long does one box last?

Trametinib, also known as megenin, is an anti-tumor drug that targets BRAF V600E or V600K mutation-positive tumors and plays a major role in the treatment of melanoma, non-small cell lung cancer, thyroid cancer (ATC), and solid tumors. The treatment effect is remarkable.

Trametinib(trametinib) was developed by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). It was approved for marketing by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on May 29, 2013, and was approved for marketing by the State Food and Drug Administration of China in March 2020. The price in domestic pharmacies is 9,800 yuan for 30 tablets of 2 mg. There is an original drug in Türkiye, which is sold in pharmacies for 7,900 yuan for 30 tablets of 2 mg. If you consider the economy, you can choose the overseas version. This drug is produced in Laos, has been marketed, and has government approval. The retail price of trametinib + dabrafenib from the second factory in Laos is more than 5,000, and the retail price of trametala + dabrafenib from Daxiong Pharmaceutical in Laos is more than 4,000. Patients can choose drug versions based on their financial situation. Patients take it until resistance develops.

Common side effects of trametinib include: acneiform rash, cardiomyopathy, reduced left ventricular ejection fraction, dermatitis, palmo-plantar red blood cell paresthesia, rash and skin erythema, etc. Other side effects include heart failure. In addition to its desired effects, trametinib may cause some adverse effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do, they may require medical attention. If patients have adverse reactions while taking the drug, they should inform the doctor in time. The doctor will adjust the drug according to the serious situation and should not change the drug dosage or stop the drug on their own. If you want to get more high-quality information, you can contact Yaode, and Yaode will do its best to learn more about high-quality overseas drugs for you.