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What is Tavalisse?
Tavalisse is a brand name for fostamatinib, an oral medicine used for certain immune-related blood disorders. It works by targeting signaling in the immune system that affects platelet destruction. [1]
What is Tavalisse used for?
Tavalisse (fostamatinib) is prescribed for chronic immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) in people who have not responded adequately to other treatments. [1]
How does Tavalisse work?
Fostamatinib inhibits SYK (spleen tyrosine kinase), a pathway involved in immune activation. By dampening this signaling, it can reduce platelet destruction in immune thrombocytopenia. [1]
How is Tavalisse taken?
Tavalisse is taken by mouth. The specific dosing schedule depends on the patient and how well the treatment is tolerated, since dose adjustments may be needed based on response and side effects. [1]
What side effects do people report with Tavalisse?
Common adverse effects can include diarrhea, hypertension, fatigue, and elevated liver enzymes. Because reactions can vary, clinicians monitor blood counts and other lab values during treatment. [1]
Who should avoid or use caution with Tavalisse?
People with certain conditions may need extra monitoring (for example, issues related to liver function or blood pressure), since fostamatinib can affect clinical and lab parameters. Treatment decisions should be made with the prescribing clinician. [1]
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Sources
- https://www.tavalisse.com/