Elsunersen - Praxis-Precision-Medicines
Alternative Names: PRAX-222Latest Information Update: 21 Jan 2026
At a glance
- Originator Praxis Precision Medicines
- Class Antiepileptic drugs; Antisense oligonucleotides
- Mechanism of Action Gene silencing; SCN2A protein expression inhibitors
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Orphan Drug Status
Yes - Epilepsy
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Phase III Epilepsy
Most Recent Events
- 12 Jan 2026 Praxis-Precision-Medicines announces intention to submit NDA to US FDA for Epilepsy in 2027
- 09 Dec 2025 Praxis Precision Medicines completes type C meeting with US FDA
- 04 Aug 2025 Phase-III clinical trials in Epilepsy (In adolescents, In children, In neonates, In infants) in USA (Intrathecal) (NCT07019922)