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Suvorexant

Generic Name
Suvorexant
Brand Names
Belsomra
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C23H23ClN6O2
CAS Number
1030377-33-3
Unique Ingredient Identifier
081L192FO9

Overview

Suvorexant is a selective dual antagonist of orexin receptors OX1R and OX2R that promotes sleep by reducing wakefulness and arousal. It has been approved for the treatment of insomnia.

Background

Suvorexant is a selective dual antagonist of orexin receptors OX1R and OX2R that promotes sleep by reducing wakefulness and arousal. It has been approved for the treatment of insomnia.

Indication

Suvorexant is indicated for the treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulties with sleep onset and/or sleep maintenance.

Associated Conditions

  • Insomnia

Clinical Trials

Title
Posted
Study ID
Phase
Status
Sponsor
2025/03/03
Phase 2
Not yet recruiting
Marianne Goodman
2025/02/19
Phase 4
Withdrawn
2025/01/23
Phase 4
Not yet recruiting
2024/11/07
Phase 2
Not yet recruiting
Pharmacotherapies for Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders Alliance
2024/10/24
Phase 3
Not yet recruiting
2024/09/05
Phase 4
Recruiting
2024/07/03
Phase 1
Recruiting
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
2024/03/22
Early Phase 1
Recruiting
2023/12/08
Phase 4
Not yet recruiting
2023/06/18
Phase 2
Recruiting

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
0006-0005
ORAL
5 mg in 1 1
2/28/2023
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
0006-0033
ORAL
10 mg in 1 1
2/28/2023
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
0006-0325
ORAL
15 mg in 1 1
2/28/2023
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
0006-0335
ORAL
20 mg in 1 1
2/28/2023

EMA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Authorization Holder
Status
Issued Date
No EMA approvals found for this drug.

HSA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
Approval Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No HSA approvals found for this drug.

NMPA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Approval Number
Drug Type
Dosage Form
Approval Date
No NMPA approvals found for this drug.

PPB Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Registration No.
Company
Licence No.
Strength
Registration Date
No PPB approvals found for this drug.

TGA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
ARTG ID
Sponsor
Registration Type
Status
Registration Date
BELSOMRA suvorexant 15mg tablet blister pack
207709
Medicine
A
11/16/2016
BELSOMRA suvorexant 20mg tablet blister pack
207712
Medicine
A
11/16/2016
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