Best Kinase Inhibitor for carcinoma, non-small-cell lung
Top-rated pick: Mekinist — pharmaranks score 70/100, the highest of the 6 Kinase Inhibitor drugs used for carcinoma, non-small-cell lung, ranked by our independent FDA recall-safety score. Compare them with all treatments for carcinoma, non-small-cell lung or the full Kinase Inhibitor class. Not medical advice — always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 6 kinase inhibitor drugs we rate for carcinoma, non-small-cell lung, none are yet flagged as generics in our price data, and most are capsule. Our ranking reflects each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for carcinoma, non-small-cell lung; the right choice depends on your situation, so confirm it with your prescriber.
How kinase inhibitor work
Kinase inhibitors block protein kinases, the enzymes that relay 'grow and divide' signals inside cells. By shutting down the overactive kinase signals that a tumor depends on, they help slow or stop cancer cells from multiplying.
Source: Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Other drug classes for carcinoma, non-small-cell lung
Top kinase inhibitor for carcinoma, non-small-cell lung: 1. Mekinist · 2. Tabrecta · 3. Tagrisso
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
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| 1 | 70/100 | Prescription | Solution | No data | — | View → | |
| 2 | 70/100 | Prescription | Tablet | No data | — | View → | |
| 3 | 70/100 | Prescription | Tablet | No data | — | View → | |
| 4 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Capsule | No data | — | View → | |
| 5 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Capsule | No data | — | View → | |
| 6 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Capsule | No data | — | View → |
Full ranking · 6 drugs
mekinist
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Mekinist (Trametinib Dimethyl Sulfoxide) is a kinase inhibitor used to treat Non-Small-Cell Lung Carcinoma, Melanoma.
Price varies
tabrecta
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Tabrecta (Capmatinib Hydrochloride) is a kinase inhibitor used to treat Non-Small-Cell Lung Carcinoma.
Price varies
tagrisso
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Tagrisso (Osimertinib Mesylate) is a kinase inhibitor used to treat Non-Small-Cell Lung Carcinoma.
Price varies
alecensa
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Alecensa (Alectinib Hydrochloride) is a kinase inhibitor used to treat Non-Small-Cell Lung Carcinoma.
Price varies
ibtrozi
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Ibtrozi (Taletrectinib Adipate) is a kinase inhibitor used to treat Non-Small-Cell Lung Carcinoma.
Price varies
retevmo
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Retevmo (Selpercatinib) is a kinase inhibitor used to treat Non-Small-Cell Lung Carcinoma, Thyroid Neoplasms.
Price varies
Frequently asked
- What is the best kinase inhibitor for carcinoma, non-small-cell lung?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — mekinist ranks highest among Kinase Inhibitor drugs used for carcinoma, non-small-cell lung. Always consult a professional.
- Which kinase inhibitor drugs treat carcinoma, non-small-cell lung?
- pharmaranks lists 6 Kinase Inhibitor products used for carcinoma, non-small-cell lung, per NIH RxClass drug-classification data — each independently rated and ranked above.
- How are these ranked?
- By our independent score, currently based on FDA regulatory recall-safety data (the methodology blends additional sources as they come online). See the How we rate page.