Drug Trial Snapshot: AYVAKIT

AYVAKIT is used to treat adult patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) whose disease: is caused by certain abnormal platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha (PDGFRA) genes and, cannot be surgically removed or, has spread throughout the body (metastatic GIST).
Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Source Type: news