How much capmatinib should you take at a time?

The dosage of Capmatinib (Capmatinib) is usually determined by the doctor based on the patient's specific conditions, including illness, weight, liver function and other factors. Therefore, the amount of capmatinib you take each time should be strictly in accordance with the doctor's prescription.

Generally, capmatinib is taken in the form of oral tablets, and the recommended dose is400mgTwice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening. It is usually recommended to take it after meals because food intake can reduce the irritation of the drug to the gastric mucosa and help improve the absorption rate of the drug.

Like other medicines, capmatinib may cause some side effects. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, fatigue, loss of appetite, etc. In addition, it may also cause some serious adverse reactions, such as abnormal liver function and eye problems. Therefore, the patient's condition and adverse reactions should be closely monitored during use, and timely communication with the doctor should be made when necessary.

Please be sure to use capmatinib in accordance with your doctor's instructions. Do not increase or decrease the dose on your own, or change the medication time at will. If you have any questions about medication or encounter adverse reactions, please consult your doctor promptly to ensure the safe and effective use of the medication.

Capmatinib is not currently on the market in China, so patients cannot purchase it domestically. Capmatinib abroad is divided into original drugs and generic drugs. The original drug is mainly the original drug from Novartis, with a price of about 35,000 yuan and a specification of 200mg*60; the price of generic drugs is very cheap, mainly Laos generic drugs, with a price of about 3,000 to 4,000 yuan. The ingredients of original drugs and generic drugs are basically the same.