Side Effects of Mektovi: What You Need to Know
Source: Health Line, June 2024
Mektovi (binimetinib) is a prescription drug that’s used to treat certain types of cancer. Mektovi can cause side effects that range from mild to serious. Examples include nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting.
Mektovi is used in combination with encorafenib (Braftovi) to treat the following types of cancer in adults:
- metastatic melanoma (skin cancer) or melanoma that is unresectable (cannot be removed by surgery)
- metastatic non-small cell lung cancer
Specifically, Mektovi is prescribed to treat cancers that have gene mutations (atypical changes) called BRAF V600E or V600K.