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Ripretinib

Kinase Inhibitor
Available on requestOrphanOncology
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Brands
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Manufacturers
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Available from stock
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Ripretinib is a kinase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of adult patients with advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) who have received prior treatment with 3 or more kinase inhibitors, including imatinib. MedsAcross supplies Ripretinib for export from India to licensed hospitals, importers and physicians acting for named patients, with the documents each country requires.

Information from the US FDA prescribing information, retrieved 12 November 2026. Not yet medically reviewed.How we review

Key facts

Pharmacological class
Kinase Inhibitor, Breast Cancer Resistance Protein Inhibitors, Cytochrome P450 2C8 Inhibitors, P-Glycoprotein Inhibitors, Platelet-derived Growth Factor alpha Receptor Inhibitors, Stem Cell Factor (KIT) Receptor Inhibitors
ATC classification
L01 Cancer medicines (antineoplastics)
US FDA first approval
15 May 2020
EU status
Authorised
Orphan designation
Yes
WHO essential medicine
Not recorded
India (CDSCO)
Not yet confirmed against CDSCO approval lists
Routes
Oral
Dosage forms
Tablet
Identifiers
UNII 9XW757O13DDrugBank DB14840Q27076996

Clinical information

From the regulator-approved product information. Each section names its source.

Uses

QINLOCK is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) who have received prior treatment with 3 or more kinase inhibitors, including imatinib. QINLOCK is a kinase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of adult patients with advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) who have received prior treatment with 3 or more kinase inhibitors, including imatinib.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

How it works

Ripretinib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor that inhibits KIT proto-oncogene receptor tyrosine kinase (KIT) and platelet derived growth factor receptor A (PDGFRA) kinase, including wild type, primary, and secondary mutations. Ripretinib also inhibits other kinases in vitro, such as PDGFRB, TIE2, VEGFR2, and BRAF.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Dosing overview

Recommended Dosage: 150 mg orally once daily with or without food. Recommended Dosage The recommended dosage of QINLOCK is 150 mg orally once daily with or without food until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Instruct patients to swallow tablets whole. Advise patients to take QINLOCK at the same time each day. Advise patients to take a missed dose if less than 8 hours have passed since the missed scheduled dose. Advise patients not to take an additional dose if vomiting occurs after taking QINLOCK and to continue with their next scheduled dose.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Warnings and precautions

Palmar-Plantar Erythrodysesthesia Syndrome: Based on severity, withhold QINLOCK and resume at same or reduced dose. New Primary Cutaneous Malignancies: Perform dermatologic evaluations when initiating QINLOCK and routinely during treatment. Hypertension: Do not initiate QINLOCK in patients with uncontrolled hypertension and monitor blood pressure during treatment. Based on severity, withhold QINLOCK and then resume at same or reduced dose or permanently discontinue. Cardiac Dysfunction: Assess ejection fraction by echocardiogram or MUGA scan prior to initiating QINLOCK and during treatment, as clinically indicated. Permanently discontinue QINLOCK for Grade 3 or 4 left ventricular systolic dysfunction. Risk of Impaired Wound Healing: Withhold QINLOCK for at least 1 week prior to elective surgery. Do not administer for at least 2 weeks after major surgery and until adequate wound healing.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Side effects

The following clinically significant adverse reactions are discussed elsewhere in the labeling: Palmar-Plantar Erythrodysesthesia Syndrome New Primary Cutaneous Malignancies Hypertension Cardiac Dysfunction Photosensitivity The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) were alopecia, fatigue, nausea, abdominal pain, constipation, myalgia, diarrhea, decreased appetite, palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia, and vomiting. The most common Grade 3 or 4 laboratory abnormalities (≥4%) were increased lipase and decreased phosphate.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Interactions

Strong CYP3A Inhibitors: Monitor more frequently for adverse reactions. Strong CYP3A Inducers: Avoid concomitant use of strong CYP3A inducers. Moderate CYP3A Inducers: Avoid concomitant use of moderate CYP3A inducers. If a moderate CYP inducer cannot be avoided, increase ripretinib dose frequency to twice daily.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Storage

Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F), excursion permitted between 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F). Store in the original container with the desiccant to protect from moisture and light.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

For healthcare professionals and buyers. This is not medical advice. Treatment decisions belong to the prescriber.

All presentations

1 presentations of Ripretinib, sorted by availability.

MedicineManufacturerRegisterAvailability
Qinlock 50 mg tabletOralDeciphera PharmaceuticalsUS FDAAvailable on request

Brands by market

1 brand names across 1 markets.

Brand names by country

United States

Manufacturers

Regulatory status

Approval facts from US FDA, EMA and CDSCO data, and registration status by country where we hold register data.

RegisterStatusSource
US FDAFirst approved 15 May 2020Drugs@FDA
EU (EMA)AuthorisedEMA medicines data
India (CDSCO)Not yet confirmed against CDSCO approval lists—
AustriaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
BelgiumRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
BulgariaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
CroatiaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
CyprusRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
CzechiaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
DenmarkRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
EstoniaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
FinlandRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
FranceRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
GermanyRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
GreeceRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
HungaryRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
IcelandRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
IrelandRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
ItalyRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
LatviaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
LiechtensteinRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
LithuaniaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
LuxembourgRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
MaltaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
NetherlandsRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
NorwayRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
PolandRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
PortugalRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
RomaniaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
SlovakiaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
SloveniaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
SpainRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
SwedenRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
United StatesRegisteredUS FDA (NDC directory, openFDA)Checked 12 November 2026

Conditions

Conditions linked to Ripretinib in public data. This is not a list of approved uses, see the clinical information.

Questions and answers

Is Ripretinib available for export from India?

Yes, on request. MedsAcross lists 1 presentations of Ripretinib and sources them for licensed hospitals, importers and physicians against valid import documents.

What brand names does Ripretinib have?

The catalogue lists 1 brand names for Ripretinib, including Qinlock.

Is Ripretinib approved by the US FDA?

Yes. The US FDA first approved Ripretinib on 15 May 2020, according to Drugs@FDA.

Is Ripretinib authorised in the European Union?

Yes. Ripretinib has a central EU marketing authorisation (status: authorised), according to European Medicines Agency data.

Does Ripretinib need cold chain shipping?

No listed presentation of Ripretinib is recorded as needing a cold chain. Storage conditions are shown on each presentation page.

Which ATC class is Ripretinib in?

Ripretinib is classified under ATC code L01 (Cancer medicines (antineoplastics)).

References

  1. QINLOCK prescribing information (Deciphera Pharmaceuticals). U.S. National Library of Medicine, DailyMed. Retrieved 12 May 2025
  2. Qinlock: European public assessment report (EPAR). European Medicines Agency. Retrieved 17 September 2026

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