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Drug profile · INN

suvorexant

suvorexant (SUVOREXANT) is a orexin receptor antagonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

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

Quick answer

suvorexant (SUVOREXANT) is a orexin receptor antagonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN suvorexant
Brand SUVOREXANT
Mechanism Orexin receptor antagonist
Target Orexin receptor
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET

Mechanism of action

Orexin receptor antagonist

Primary target: Orexin receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Belsomra Unknown · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Nicotine Dependence

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Frequently asked questions

What is suvorexant?

suvorexant (SUVOREXANT) is a orexin receptor antagonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for suvorexant?

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

What is the US approval status of suvorexant?

suvorexant 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.