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Drug profile · INN

daridorexant

daridorexant (QUVIVIQ) is a orexin receptor antagonist.

EMA: approved NMPA: clinical trials Nervous system (N05) N05CJ03
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Drug details — daridorexant
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Nervous system (N05)
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Quick answer

daridorexant (QUVIVIQ) is a orexin receptor antagonist.

Key facts

INN daridorexant
Brand QUVIVIQ
Mechanism Orexin receptor antagonist
Target Orexin receptor
Therapeutic class Nervous system (N05)
ATC code N05CJ03

Mechanism of action

Orexin receptor antagonist

Primary target: Orexin receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
EMA approved
NMPA clinical trials

Pipeline programs

  1. ID-078A205 Phase 2 · Anaxis Pharma · Insomnia Disorder
  2. Intervention C Daridorexant Phase 2 · Adaptive Biotechnologies · Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
  3. Daridorexant Phase 1 · LianBio · Healthy Volunteer
  4. SEDA Approved · George Institute for · Patients with major depressive episode and moderate to sever

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  4. bupivacaine Nervous system (N01)
  5. buprenorphine Nervous system (N07)
  6. caffeine citrate Nervous system (N06)

Frequently asked questions

What is daridorexant?

daridorexant (QUVIVIQ) is a orexin receptor antagonist.

What is the brand name for daridorexant?

QUVIVIQ is a marketed brand name for daridorexant. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.