Erivedge
Active Ingredient(s): VismodegibFirst Approved by the FDA: January 30, 2012
Pharmaceutical Company: GENENTECH
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Erivedge Overview
Vismodegib (trade name Erivedge) is a drug for the treatment of basal-cell carcinoma (BCC). The approval of vismodegib on January 30, 2012, represents the first Hedgehog signaling pathway targeting agent to gain U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval.[1] The drug is also undergoing clinical trials for metastatic colorectal cancer, small-cell lung cancer, advanced stomach cancer, pancreatic cancer, medulloblastoma and chondrosarcoma as of June 2011[update].[2] The drug was developed by ... Read more Erivedge DetailsDetails May Include Instructions, Side Effects, Interactions, Etc.
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My Son is taking Erivedge for 4 months
My son has been taking Erivedge for 4 months. His facial hair, eyebrows re thinning. His hairline is receeding. I have heard some people take this medicine for 6 months and off 6 months. I am afraid if he stays on it full time -- he will loose all of his body hair and I am afraid of what this will do him. I have heard people on Chemotherapy take 5,000mcg Biotin. Has anyone tried this to help counteract the affects of hair loss. Would taking this medicine for 3 months on and 3 months off help to couteract the affects of hair loss while keeping the cancer at bay?
Monday, 2/4/2013 10:44:09 AM 5 Replies Subscribe to thread 237396
My son has been taking Erivedge for 4 months. His facial hair, eyebrows re thinning. His hairline is receeding. I have heard some people take this medicine for 6 months and off 6 months. I am afraid if he stays on it full time -- he will loose all of his body hair and I am afraid of what this will do him. I have heard people on Chemotherapy take 5,000mcg Biotin. Has anyone tried this to help counteract the affects of hair loss. Would taking this medicine for 3 months on and 3 months off help to couteract the affects of hair loss while keeping the cancer at bay?
Monday, 2/4/2013 10:44:09 AM 5 Replies Subscribe to thread 237396
Continue to work.
I am starting a 10 month program for BCC, and I have a physically demanding job, with a lot of traveling involved. Will I still be able to work and travel while taking this medication?
Thursday, 1/17/2013 1:52:55 PM 3 Replies Subscribe to thread 233112
I am starting a 10 month program for BCC, and I have a physically demanding job, with a lot of traveling involved. Will I still be able to work and travel while taking this medication?
Thursday, 1/17/2013 1:52:55 PM 3 Replies Subscribe to thread 233112
Possible Dosages for this and Related Drugs:
Vismodegib
- Capsule: 150mg
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