At a glance
- Originator Merck & Co
- Class Antidepressants; Antiemetics; Antiepileptic drugs; Neuroprotectants
- Mechanism of Action Glycine gated NMDA receptor antagonists; NMDA receptor antagonists
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Orphan Drug Status
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Discontinued Anxiety disorders; Epilepsy; Major depressive disorder; Psychotic disorders
Most Recent Events
- 10 Mar 1999 Discontinued-Preclinical for Anxiety disorders in Sweden (Unknown route)
- 10 Mar 1999 Discontinued-Preclinical for Depression in United Kingdom (Unknown route)
- 10 Mar 1999 Discontinued-Preclinical for Epilepsy in United Kingdom (Unknown route)