Vemurafenib

Vemurafenib is a medication used to treat certain types of skin cancer, particularly melanoma, that have a specific genetic mutation called BRAF V600E. This drug works by targeting and inhibiting the abnormal protein produced by the mutated gene, which helps stop the cancer cells from growing and spreading. Vemurafenib is typically used in patients with advanced melanoma, offering a treatment option that can improve survival rates and manage the disease more effectively than traditional therapies. It is taken as a pill and is often combined with other treatments for better results.