Let's take a minute to talk about your medication.

This is Braftovi. It helps to treat certain types of cancers, like skin and colon cancer. It is often taken with other medicines to help treat cancer. It may have other uses, too. 

Braftovi is usually taken one time daily at the same time each day. You can take your dose with or without food.

Many patients will have side effects. You may feel tired or weak, so wait until you know how it affects you before doing activities that require you to be alert, like driving. It can also cause stomach pain, a rash, and pain or swelling of your joints. Other side effects include decreased appetite, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. If these or other side effects become reasons you want to stop taking this medicine, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

As with any medicine, rare but more serious side effects can occur. With Braftovi this can include bleeding and problems with your eyes or heart rhythm. It can also increase the risk of new skin cancers. You should read the Medication Guide to know what symptoms to watch for and when to report changes. 

Braftovi can interact with other medicines. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking other medicines. Also, you should not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice. 

This medicine can harm unborn babies. Women should not become pregnant or breastfeed while taking this medicine. Talk to your doctor about which birth control to use and for how long.

For best results with Braftovi, plan ahead for refills. You should store this medicine at room temperature in the original bottle.