Balversa

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Balversa treats bladder cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. Genetic testing is required prior to treatment.

Balversa Overview

Reviewed: April 26, 2019
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Balversa is a prescription medication used to treat bladder cancer (urothelial cancer) that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery.

Balversa belongs to a group of drugs called kinase inhibitors. A kinase inhibitor is a substance that blocks a type of enzyme (a protein) called a kinase. Human cells have many different kinases, and they help control important functions. Balversa works by inhibiting the activity of FGFR, which is present in the bladder cancer tumor cell as well as healthy cells throughout the body.

This medication comes in tablet form and is taken once a day with or without food. Do not chew, divide or break Balversa. Swallow tablets whole.

Common side effects include low red blood cells, mouth sores, and tiredness.

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