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Drug profile · INN

lemborexant

lemborexant (DAYVIGO) is a orexin receptor 1 antagonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved PMDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 1
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Drug details — lemborexant
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

lemborexant (DAYVIGO) is a orexin receptor 1 antagonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN lemborexant
Brand DAYVIGO
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
PMDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Lemborexant Phase 2 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Drug Interaction

Related & competitor drugs

  1. daridorexant hydrochloride Orexin receptor 1 antagonist

Frequently asked questions

What is lemborexant?

lemborexant (DAYVIGO) is a orexin receptor 1 antagonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for lemborexant?

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

What is the US approval status of lemborexant?

lemborexant 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.