AYVAKIT vs TASIGNA

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 19, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. AYVAKIT and TASIGNA 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	TASIGNA
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	AVAPRITINIB	NILOTINIB HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Blueprint Medicines	Novartis
Dosage forms	Tablet	Capsule
Drug class	Kinase Inhibitor	Kinase Inhibitor
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Treats	Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors	Accelerated Phase Myeloid Leukemia, Chronic-Phase Myeloid Leukemia

ayvakit tasigna

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

AVAPRITINIB

NILOTINIB HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Blueprint Medicines

Novartis

Dosage forms

Tablet

Capsule

Drug class

Kinase Inhibitor

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Treats

Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors

Accelerated Phase Myeloid Leukemia, Chronic-Phase Myeloid Leukemia

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Ayvakit and Tasigna?

Ayvakit contains Avapritinib, while Tasigna contains Nilotinib Hydrochloride — 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.