Lorcaserin - Eisai Inc
Alternative Names: APD-356; Belviq; Belviq XR; E2023; Lorcaserin controlled-release; Lorcaserin extended-release; Lorcaserin hydrochloride; VenespriLatest Information Update: 28 Nov 2024
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At a glance
- Originator Arena Pharmaceuticals
- Developer Arena Pharmaceuticals; CY Biotech; Eisai Inc; Ildong Pharmaceutical
- Class Antiepileptic drugs; Benzazepines; Obesity therapies; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action 5-HT2C serotonin receptor agonists
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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
- Available For Licensing Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Marketed Obesity
- Phase III Dravet syndrome
- No development reported Epilepsy
- Discontinued Smoking withdrawal
Most Recent Events
- 28 Nov 2024 No recent reports of development identified for clinical-Phase-Unknown development in Dravet-syndrome in Unknown (PO, Tablet)
- 28 Nov 2024 No recent reports of development identified for clinical-Phase-Unknown development in Epilepsy(Treatment-experienced) in Unknown (PO, Tablet)
- 15 Aug 2024 Eisai terminated phase-III MOMENTUM 1 trials in Dravet syndrome (In children) in Canada, USA (PO) due to sponsor and the decision (NCT04572243)