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binimetinib

MEK1/2 kinase inhibitor · Antineoplastic agent

MEK1/2 kinase inhibitorAntineoplastic agent
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
not curated
INTERACTIONS
12 major
SEVERE in our sources
PREGNANCY
D
FDA category + note
Top interactionssee all 12
  • AcalabrutinibSevereDatabaseDDInter
  • AvapritinibSevereDatabaseDDInter
  • CabozantinibSevereDatabaseDDInter
  • DasatinibSevereDatabaseDDInter

Mechanism

Binimetinib is an orally bioavailable MEK1/2 kinase inhibitor.

Indications

unresectable or metastatic melanoma with a BRAF V600E or V600K mutation (in combination with encorafenib)combination with BRAF inhibitors for melanomas that harbor a mutation at position 600 in BRAF

Dosing

Renal adjustment
Impaired renal function does not impact drug elimination.
Hepatic adjustment
After moderate to severe hepatic impairment, the area under the curve (AUC) is increased 2-fold.

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life
3.5 h (elimination)

Side effects

Common
headachepyrexiaarthralgias
Serious
  • cardiac toxicities
  • ocular toxicities

Pregnancy & lactation

Pregnancy

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Drug interactions

Acalabrutinib
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: synergy

Source: DDInter

Avapritinib
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: synergy

Source: DDInter

Cabozantinib
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: synergy

Source: DDInter

Dasatinib
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: synergy

Source: DDInter

Deferasirox
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: synergy

Source: DDInter

Drotrecogin Alfa
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Ibritumomab
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Ibrutinib
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: synergy

Source: DDInter

Inotersen
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Leflunomide
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: synergy

Source: DDInter

Lomitapide
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: synergy

Source: DDInter

Mipomersen
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: synergy

Source: DDInter

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Sources: Goodman & Gilman 14e, Harrison 22e·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team