Rahika 150mg Tablet

Capmatinib (150mg)

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Rahika 150mg Tablet is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer. This drug stops or slows down the growth of cancer cells.

Written By Dr. Lipika Khurana, PGDHHM, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Sachin Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS,
Last updated on 14 Aug 2026 | 01:05 AM (IST)

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General Information

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Capmatinib (150mg)

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Novartis India Ltd

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Product introduction

Rahika 150mg Tablet should be taken with or without food, but try to have it at the same time every day to get the most benefits. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or more than the recommended dose can cause severe side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless the doctor tells you to.

Edema, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, vomiting, dyspnea, cough, and decreased appetite are some common side effects of this medicine. Some serious side effects that might occur and need doctor consultation include tiredness, itchy skin, yellowing of the skin, chest pain or discomfort, and changes in the heartbeat. Your doctor may perform some blood tests before and after the treatment to check for liver or blood sugar levels.

Before taking Rahika 150mg Tablet, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, liver or kidney problems, or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect or be affected by this medicine; therefore, let your healthcare team know about all your medications. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during the treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

Uses of Rahika Tablet

Treatment of Non-small cell lung cancer

Benefits of Rahika Tablet

Treatment of Non-small cell lung cancer
Non-small cell lung cancer is one of the major kinds of lung cancer, affecting both smokers and non-smokers. Rahika 150mg Tablet helps treat non-small cell lung cancer and may be given alone or in combination with other medicines. It is a potent and very toxic medicine, and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this treatment, and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

Side effects of Rahika Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Rahika

Edema (swelling)
Nausea
Breathlessness
Fatigue
Vomiting
Cough
Decreased appetite
Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain

How to use Rahika Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Rahika 150mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Rahika Tablet works

Rahika 150mg Tablet works by blocking the action of an abnormal protein that promotes the multiplication of cancer cells. This helps slow or stop the spread of cancer cells.

Quick tips

Tell your healthcare provider right away if you develop any new or worsening symptoms, including cough, fever, and trouble breathing or shortness of breath.
Avoid getting pregnant and use contraceptives during the treatment and for 1 week after your last dose of Rahika 150mg Tablet.
Your skin may be sensitive to the sun during the treatment with this medicine. Use a sunscreen or wear clothes that cover your skin to limit direct sunlight exposure.
To reduce nausea, take antinausea medications as prescribed by your doctor, and eat small, frequent meals.
Drink at least two to three quarts of fluid every 24 hours unless you are instructed otherwise.
Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Rahika 150mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Rahika 150mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Rahika 150mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Rahika 150mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Rahika 150mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Rahika 150mg Tablet in patients with liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Rahika with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Severe

Apalutamide (Oral Route)

Concomitant use should be avoided. Please consult with your doctor. Apalutamide may increase the metabolism of Capmatinib.

Moderate

Caffeine (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as acute confusional state, difficulty in sleeping, frequent urge to urinate or fever and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the doses as per the observations. Capmatinib may raise blood levels of Caffeine.

Moderate

Rabeprazole (Oral Route)

Rabeprazole may reduce blood levels of Capmatinib. Rabeprazole may reduce blood levels of Capmatinib.

Moderate

Rabeprazole (Injection Route)

Rabeprazole may reduce blood levels of Capmatinib. Rabeprazole may reduce blood levels of Capmatinib.

Moderate

Dabigatran Etexilate (Oral Route)

Capmatinib may raise blood levels of Dabigatran Etexilate. Capmatinib may raise blood levels of Dabigatran Etexilate.

Frequently asked questions

What is Rahika 150mg Tablet and what is it used for?

Rahika 150mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with a kind of lung cancer called non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has spread to other parts of the body or cannot be removed by surgery and whose tumors have an abnormal gene.

Can Rahika 150mg Tablet be taken during pregnancy?

This treatment may harm a baby developing in the womb. It is important not to conceive during and for 1 week after your last dose of Rahika 150mg Tablet. Talk to your doctor about effective contraception before starting the treatment.

How many times a day can I take Rahika 150mg Tablet?

This medicine is to be taken twice a day with or without food or as advised by your doctor. It is advisable not to change your dose or stop taking this medicine unless the doctor tells you to.

What tests will be prescribed before starting the treatment with Rahika 150mg Tablet?

You will be prescribed a liver test to assess how well your liver is working before and during the treatment. Inform your doctor immediately if you develop any signs and symptoms of liver problems, including your skin or the white part of your eyes turning yellow, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, dark-colored urine, or stomach pain.

Is Rahika 150mg Tablet a targeted therapy?

Yes, Rahika 150mg Tablet is the first targeted therapy designed specifically for patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors have a mutation that leads to mesenchymal-epithelial transition (MET) exon 14 skipping.

Which is better, targeted therapy or chemotherapy?

Both chemotherapy and targeted therapy are two effective methods for cancer therapy. The difference is that chemotherapy can also kill normal cells when destroying cancer cells. On the other hand, targeted therapy does not affect normal cells while killing the targeted cancer cells.

What should I avoid while taking Rahika 150mg Tablet?

Your skin may become sensitive to the sun (photosensitivity) during the treatment with this medicine. Use a sunscreen or wear clothes that cover your skin during your treatment to limit direct sunlight exposure.

I am experiencing nausea and extreme tiredness. Is this due to Rahika 150mg Tablet?

Nausea and fatigue or tiredness are some of the common side effects of this medicine. Eat smaller, more frequent meals to reduce the feeling of nausea. Avoid food that is salty, spicy, fried, or fatty. Take plenty of rest and do light exercise daily to keep yourself active and reduce fatigue.

Should I avoid any food and drinks while taking Rahika 150mg Tablet?

You can continue with your normal diet unless your doctor tells you otherwise. However, it is advisable to sip water regularly to prevent dehydration, eat small, simple but nourishing snacks every few hours rather than large meals, and suck on hard candy or popsicles to prevent nausea and vomiting.

I am noticing swelling in the lower legs and ankles. Should I inform my doctor?

You might experience swelling in different parts of your body while taking Rahika 150mg Tablet. Inform your doctor as they may change your dose, temporarily stop, or permanently stop the treatment according to the side effects.

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Chemical Class

Triazolopyridazine derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Action Class

Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors (TKIs)

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Product introduction

Uses of Rahika Tablet

Benefits of Rahika Tablet

Side effects of Rahika Tablet

How to use Rahika Tablet

How Rahika Tablet works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Apalutamide (Oral Route)

Caffeine (Oral Route)

Rabeprazole (Oral Route)

Rabeprazole (Injection Route)

Dabigatran Etexilate (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

What is Rahika 150mg Tablet and what is it used for?

Can Rahika 150mg Tablet be taken during pregnancy?

How many times a day can I take Rahika 150mg Tablet?

What tests will be prescribed before starting the treatment with Rahika 150mg Tablet?

Is Rahika 150mg Tablet a targeted therapy?

Which is better, targeted therapy or chemotherapy?

What should I avoid while taking Rahika 150mg Tablet?

I am experiencing nausea and extreme tiredness. Is this due to Rahika 150mg Tablet?

Should I avoid any food and drinks while taking Rahika 150mg Tablet?

I am noticing swelling in the lower legs and ankles. Should I inform my doctor?

Fact Box

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Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

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