Suvorexant - Merck & Co
Alternative Names: Belsomra; MK-4305Latest Information Update: 29 Oct 2024
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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
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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
- Marketed Insomnia
- Phase III Delirium
Most Recent Events
- 29 Oct 2024 Merck Sharp & Dohme plans a phase III trial for Insomnia in December 2024 (PO, Tablet) (NCT06655883)
- 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)