Active Ingredient Vemurafenib
Active Ingredient Details
What is Vemurafenib?
An indole sulfonamide compound and inhibitor of BRAF KINASES that is used for the treatment of unresectable or metastatic MELANOMA.
What is the usage for Vemurafenib?
Vemurafenib is used to treat a type of skin cancer (melanoma). It is also used to treat a rare type of blood cell cancer called Erdheim-Chester disease. These cancer cells have a certain type of abnormal "BRAF" gene. Vemurafenib works by slowing the growth of certain cancer cells. It belongs to a class of drugs known as kinase inhibitors.
How many products in the NDC database contain Vemurafenib?
The NDC database has 1 products with the active ingredient Vemurafenib. The following table lists all the products that have this active ingredient.
NDC Products with Vemurafenib
| NDC | Proprietary Name | Non-Proprietary Name | Dosage Form | Route Name | Company Name | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50242-090 | Proprietary Name: Zelboraf | Vemurafenib | Tablet, Film Coated | Oral | Genentech, Inc. | ACTIVE |