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Suvorexant - Merck & Co

Drug Profile

Suvorexant - Merck & Co

Alternative Names: Belsomra; MK-4305

Latest Information Update: 05 Nov 2023

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At a glance

  • Originator Merck & Co
  • Class Azepines; Sleep disorder therapies; Small molecules; Triazoles
  • Mechanism of Action Orexin receptor type 1 antagonists; Orexin receptor type 2 antagonists
  • Orphan Drug Status

    Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.

    No
  • New Molecular Entity Yes

Highest Development Phases

  • Marketed Insomnia
  • Phase III Delirium

Most Recent Events

  • 23 Dec 2022 Merck Sharp & Dohme completes a phase III trial in Delirium (In the elderly) in Japan (PO) (NCT04571944)
  • 28 Nov 2022 Suvorexant is still in phase III trial forDelirium (In the elderly) in Japan (PO) (NCT04571944)
  • 22 Oct 2020 Phase-III clinical trials in Delirium (In the elderly) in Japan (PO) (NCT04571944)
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