Tavalisse

Fostamatinib

Fostamatinib, sold under the brand names Tavalisse and Tavlesse, is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor medication for the treatment of chronic immune thrombocytopenia (ITP).[1][2] The drug is administered by mouth.[1][2] Fostamatinib blocks the activity of the enzyme spleen tyrosine kinase (SYK).[2] This enzyme is involved in stimulating parts of the immune system.[2] By blocking SYK's activity, fostamati...

A new drug by the name of Tavalisse (fostamatinib disodium hexahydrate) is reportedly being investigated for use in treating adults with a low platelet count due to chronic immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) when other prior treatment options have fallen short. Chronic immune thrombocytopenia is described as an autoimmune bleeding disorder. In patients with ITP, the blood doesn't clot as it should because of a low platelet count. According to clinical trials, more patients who were treated with Tavalisse achieved pre-determined platelet counts, in comparison to patients who received a placebo. FDA APPROVAL DATE: April 17th, 2018 MANUFACTURER: Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. More specific details pertaining to this drug can be viewed at: fda.gov/Drugs/InformationOnDrugs/ucm605411.htm I hope t...

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Fostamatinib, sold under the brand names Tavalisse and Tavlesse, is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor medication for the treatment of chronic immune thrombocytopenia (ITP).[1][2] The drug is administered by mouth.[1][2] Fostamatinib blocks the activity of the enzyme spleen tyrosine kinase (SYK).[2] This enzyme is involved in stimulating parts of the immune system.[2] By blocking SYK's activity, fostamati...

NDC Database

Tavalisse 100 mg Oral Tablet by Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ## Markings: 100;R ## Shape: Round ## Color: Orange ## Package Codes: 71332-001-01 ## Active Ingredients: Fostamatinib

NDC Database

Tavalisse 150 mg Oral Tablet by Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ## Markings: 150;R ## Shape: Oval ## Color: Orange ## Package Codes: 71332-002-01 ## Active Ingredients: Fostamatinib