INDICATIONS AND USAGE
MEKINIST as a single agent is indicated for the treatment of patients with unresectable or
metastatic melanoma with BRAF V600E or V600K mutations, as detected by an FDA-approved
test [see Clinical Studies (14.1)].
MEKINIST, in combination with dabrafenib, is indicated for the treatment of patients with
unresectable or metastatic melanoma with BRAF V600E or V600K mutations, as detected by an
FDA-approved test. This indication is based on the demonstration of durable response rate [see
Clinical Studies (14.1)]. Improvement in disease-related symptoms or overall survival has not
been demonstrated for MEKINIST in combination with dabrafenib.
Limitation of use: MEKINIST as a single agent is not indicated for treatment of patients who
have received prior BRAF-inhibitor therapy [see Clinical Studies (14.2)].
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
2.1 Patient Selection
Select patients for treatment of unresectable or metastatic melanoma with MEKINIST based on
presence of BRAF V600E or V600K mutation in tumor specimens [see Clinical Studies (14.1)].
Information on FDA-approved tests for the detection of BRAF V600 mutations in melanoma is
available at: http://www.fda.gov/CompanionDiagnostics.
2.2 Recommended Dosing
The recommended dosage regimens of MEKINIST are:
• 2 mg orally taken once daily as a single agent
• 2 mg orally taken once daily in combination with dabrafenib 150 mg orally taken twice daily
Continue treatment until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity occurs. Take MEKINIST
as a single agent, or MEKINIST in combination with dabrafenib, at least 1 hour before or 2
hours after a meal [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)]. Do not take a missed dose of MEKINIST
within 12 hours of the next dose of MEKINIST. When administered in combination with
dabrafenib, take the once daily dose of MEKINIST at the same time each day with either the
morning dose or the evening dose of dabrafenib. 4
2.3 Dose Modifications
For New Primary Cutaneous Malignancies: No dose modifications are required.
For New Primary Non-Cutaneous Malignancies: No dose modifications are required for
MEKINIST. If used in combination with dabrafenib, permanently discontinue dabrafenib in
patients who develop RAS mutation-positive non-cutaneous malignancies