Serdexmethylphenidate/dexmethylphenidate - Zevra Therapeutics
Alternative Names: AK-0901; AZSTARYS; D-methylphenidate prodrug - Zevra Therapeutics; D-threo-methylphenidate prodrug - Zevra Therapeutics; KP 415; Methylphenidate-prodrug- Zevra Therapeutics; SDX - Zevra Therapeutics; SDX/d-MPH - Zevra Therapeutics; Serdexmethylphenidate chloride - Zevra Therapeutics; Serdexmethylphenidate/d-MPH - Zevra TherapeuticsLatest Information Update: 16 Apr 2024
At a glance
- Originator KemPharm
- Developer Ark Biosciences; Zevra Therapeutics
- Class Amines; Behavioural disorder therapies; Drug withdrawal therapies; Ethers; Phenylacetates; Piperidines; Pyridines; Sleep disorder therapies; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action Adrenergic receptor modulators; Central nervous system stimulants; Dopamine release stimulants
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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 Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
Most Recent Events
- 11 Apr 2024 Ark Biosciences plans a phase-III trial for Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (In children) in China (PO) (NCT06359899)
- 26 Jun 2023 The US label for serdexmethylphenidate/dexmethylphenidate carries a blackbox warning for the high potential for abuse and dependence associated with CNS stimulants, including AZSTARYS, other methylphenidate-containing products, and amphetamines. Additional warning about serious cardiovascular disorders, psychotic or manic symptoms, prolonged penile erections and priapism, Raynaud's phenomenon, and growth suppression in pediatric patients
- 22 May 2023 Updated adverse events data from a phase III trial in Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (In children) released by Corium