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daridorexant hydrochloride

daridorexant hydrochloride (QUVIVIQ) is a orexin receptor 1 antagonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
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Drug details — daridorexant hydrochloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

daridorexant hydrochloride (QUVIVIQ) is a orexin receptor 1 antagonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN daridorexant hydrochloride
Brand QUVIVIQ
Mechanism Orexin receptor 1 antagonist
Target Orexin/Hypocretin receptor type 1
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET

Mechanism of action

Orexin receptor 1 antagonist

Primary target: Orexin/Hypocretin receptor type 1

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Related & competitor drugs

  1. lemborexant Orexin receptor 1 antagonist

Frequently asked questions

What is daridorexant hydrochloride?

daridorexant hydrochloride (QUVIVIQ) is a orexin receptor 1 antagonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for daridorexant hydrochloride?

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

What is the US approval status of daridorexant hydrochloride?

daridorexant hydrochloride has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.