Pruvanserin
Alternative Names: EMD 281014; LSN2411347; LY-2422347Latest Information Update: 19 Aug 2014
At a glance
- Originator Merck KGaA
- Developer Newron Pharmaceuticals
- Class Piperazines; Sleep disorder therapies; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action Serotonin 2A 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
- No development reported CNS disorders
- Discontinued Insomnia; Major depressive disorder
Most Recent Events
- 19 Aug 2014 No development reported - Phase-I for CNS disorders in Italy (PO)
- 21 Aug 2012 Phase-I clinical trials in CNS disorders in Italy (unspecified route)
- 05 Apr 2011 Discontinued - Phase-II for Insomnia in USA (unspecified route)