VISMODEGIB (ERIVEDGE) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

VISMODEGIB

What is the Trade Name for VISMODEGIB?

ERIVEDGE

What are the Indications for VISMODEGIB?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE ERIVEDGE is indicated for the treatment of adults with metastatic basal cell carcinoma, or with locally advanced basal cell carcinoma that has recurred following surgery or who are not candidates for surgery and who are not candidates for radiation. ERIVEDGE ¬Æ (vismodegib) is a hedgehog pathway inhibitor indicated for the treatment of adults with metastatic basal cell carcinoma, or with locally advanced basal cell carcinoma that has recurred following surgery or who are not candidates for surgery and who are not candidates for radiation. ( 1 )

 

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