Do I need to take Gilteritinib for the rest of my life?

Whether Gilteritinib needs to be taken for life depends on the individual patient's circumstances and disease status. The following are some considerations and factors regarding the duration of giritinib treatment:

1.Disease status and response: Giritinib is commonly used to treat patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who have mutations in the FLT3 gene. The duration of treatment may vary depending on the patient's disease status and response to the medication. Some patients may need to continue giritinib after induction therapy to maintain remission, while others may discontinue treatment after a period of time.

2.Treatment goals: Doctors usually determine the duration of treatment based on the patient's treatment goals. If the goal of treatment is to achieve complete remission of the leukemia and maintain a healthy state, giritinib may need to be continued. But if the goal is to control the condition or reduce symptoms, the length of treatment may vary.

3.Clinical status: Giritinib may cause some side effects, including nausea, vomiting, and fatigue. The patient's clinical condition and tolerability may also influence whether the physician recommends continued use of the drug.

4.Latest research and treatment options: With the continuous progress of scientific research, AML treatment methods are also constantly evolving. New treatments and medications may become available in the future, affecting how giritinib is used.

Giritinib is currently on the market in China, but it is not included in medical insurance. If patients need it, they can go to the hospital to buy it at their own expense, but the price is very high, about 35,000 yuan. For specific prices, please consult the local hospital pharmacy. Foreign original drugs of gilitinib are even more expensive. For example, the price of the Hong Kong version of the original drug is around 90,000 yuan, and the European version of the original drug is as high as more than 200,000 yuan, which is simply unaffordable for ordinary patients. There are already foreign generic drugs of Giritinib on the market, mainly Laos generic drugs. The price is about four to five thousand yuan, which is relatively cheap. In terms of drug ingredients, the ingredients of domestic and foreign original gilitinib drugs are basically the same as those of generic drugs.