AYVAKIT vs CAVHANZA

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated July 29, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. AYVAKIT and CAVHANZA are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	AYVAKIT	CAVHANZA
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	AVAPRITINIB	NILOTINIB
Manufacturer	Blueprint Medicines	Flex Pharma
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet, orally disintegrating
Drug class	Kinase Inhibitor	Kinase Inhibitor
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors	Accelerated Phase Myeloid Leukemia, Chronic-Phase Myeloid Leukemia, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors

ayvakit cavhanza

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

AVAPRITINIB

NILOTINIB

Manufacturer

Blueprint Medicines

Flex Pharma

Dosage forms

Tablet

Tablet, orally disintegrating

Drug class

Kinase Inhibitor

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors

Accelerated Phase Myeloid Leukemia, Chronic-Phase Myeloid Leukemia, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Ayvakit and Cavhanza?

Ayvakit contains Avapritinib, while Cavhanza contains Nilotinib — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.