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What type of gastrointestinal stromal tumour is avapritinib (Ayvakyt) indicated to treat in adults?

Name: What type of gastrointestinal stromal tumour is avapritinib (Ayvakyt) indicated to treat in adults?
Published: 2026-11-08T01:37:03.959Z

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Avapritinib (Ayvakyt) is indicated as monotherapy for adults with unresectable or metastatic gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GIST) harbouring the platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha (PDGFRA) D842V mutation.

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AYVAKYT 300 mg film-coated tabletsBlueprint Medicines (Netherlands) B.V. · emc · SmPC §4.1 Therapeutic Indications · Version 3Document updated 27 May 2026

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