Dabrafenib
(Tafinlar, Finlee, Dabrafenib)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Capsules
Available as soluble tablets?
Yes - Dispersible tablets
Available as a liquid?
No
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
No
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
No
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
No - Licensed alternative dispersible tablet formulation is available . The capsules are to be swallowed whole with water. They should not be chewed or opened and should not be mixed with food or liquids due to chemical instability of dabrafenib.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Dabrafenib
Usual formulation brand names
Tafinlar, Finlee
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
No
Modified release
-
Film coated
-
Enteric coated
-
Sugar coated
-
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
-
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
-
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
-
Are specials or imports available?
-
Liquid strengths
-
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
-
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
Yes -Dispersible tablets are licensed for administration via this route
Advice on administration via enteral tube
See prescribing information for details of how to administer the dispersible tablets via this route.
Notes
-