Drug Profile

GW 117

Alternative Names: GW-117

Latest Information Update: 18 Sep 2025

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At a glance

Originator Beijing Greatway Pharmaceutical Technology
Class Acetamides; Antidepressants; Chlorinated hydrocarbons; Ethylamines; Methyl ethers; Naphthalenes; Organic deuterium compounds; Small molecules
Mechanism of Action 5-HT2C serotonin receptor antagonists; Melatonin MT1 receptor agonists; Melatonin MT2 receptor agonists

Orphan Drug Status

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No
New Molecular Entity Yes

18 Sep 2025 Chemical structure information added.
24 Mar 2023 Beijing Greatway Pharmaceutical Technology completes a phase-I trials in Major depressive disorder (In volunteers) in China (Sublingual) (CTR20221750)
13 Jul 2021 Phase-I clinical trials in Major depressive disorder (In volunteers) in China (Sublingual) (CTR20221750)

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