2014•Journal watchRequires access

Vemurafenib vs. Combination Dabrafenib/Trametinib

Hensin Tsao

Abstract

At present, two selective BRAF inhibitors (dabrafenib and vemurafenib) and one MEK inhibitor (trametinib) are FDA-approved for treating stage IV BRAFV600E -mutated metastatic melanoma. Single-agent dabrafenib but not vemurafenib has been tested against combination dabrafenib/trametinib. Vemurafenib monotherapy is in current use; these investigators studied its efficacy relative to combination dabrafenib/trametinib. A total of 704 patients were randomized to receive either oral …

About this research paper

What this paper is about

Why it matters

A significance statement is not available in the OpenAlex record.

Key contribution

A contribution statement is not available in the OpenAlex record.

Method / approach

Method details are not available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Main findings

Findings are not separately available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Limitations

Limitations are not available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Applications

Application details are not available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Available abstract

Key concepts: Dabrafenib, Trametinib, Vemurafenib, Medicine, MEK inhibitor, Melanoma, Oncology, Metastatic melanoma