Dabrafenib mesilate is a medication used to treat certain types of cancer, including Melanoma
Melanoma is s a type of skin cancer caused by mutations in the BRAF gene. Dabrafenib is used in combination with another medication called trametinib (Mekinist) to treat melanoma that has spread to other parts of the body.
Dabrafenib belongs to a class of medications called kinase inhibitors. Kinases are enzymes that play a role in cell growth and division. Dabrafenib works by blocking the activity of a specific kinase called BRAF. This kinase is often mutated in cancer cells, leading to uncontrolled cell growth. By blocking the activity of BRAF, dabrafenib can help to slow down or stop the growth of cancer cells.