Best Kinase Inhibitor for gastrointestinal stromal tumors
Top-rated pick: Danziten — pharmaranks score 70/100, the highest of the 4 Kinase Inhibitor drugs used for gastrointestinal stromal tumors, ranked by our independent FDA recall-safety score. Compare them with all treatments for gastrointestinal stromal tumors or the full Kinase Inhibitor class. Not medical advice — always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 4 kinase inhibitor drugs we rate for gastrointestinal stromal tumors, none are yet flagged as generics in our price data, and most are tablet. Our ranking reflects each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for gastrointestinal stromal tumors; 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
Top kinase inhibitor for gastrointestinal stromal tumors: 1. Danziten · 2. Ayvakit · 3. Cavhanza
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70/100 | Prescription | Tablet | No data | — | View → | |
| 2 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Tablet | No data | — | View → | |
| 3 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Tablet | No data | — | View → | |
| 4 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Capsule | No data | — | View → |
Full ranking · 4 drugs
danziten
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Danziten (Nilotinib Tartrate) is a kinase inhibitor used to treat Accelerated Phase Myeloid Leukemia, Chronic-Phase Myeloid Leukemia, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors.
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ayvakit
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Ayvakit (Avapritinib) is a kinase inhibitor used to treat Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors.
Price varies
cavhanza
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Cavhanza (Nilotinib) is a kinase inhibitor used to treat Accelerated Phase Myeloid Leukemia, Chronic-Phase Myeloid Leukemia, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors.
Price varies
sutent
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Sutent (Sunitinib Malate) is a kinase inhibitor used to treat Renal Cell Carcinoma, Pancreatic Neoplasms, Neuroendocrine Tumors, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors.
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Frequently asked
- What is the best kinase inhibitor for gastrointestinal stromal tumors?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — danziten ranks highest among Kinase Inhibitor drugs used for gastrointestinal stromal tumors. Always consult a professional.
- Which kinase inhibitor drugs treat gastrointestinal stromal tumors?
- pharmaranks lists 4 Kinase Inhibitor products used for gastrointestinal stromal tumors, 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.