Suvorexant

Products Suvorexant was approved in the United States in 2014 as the first agent in the orexin receptor antagonist group in the form of film-coated tablets (Belsomra). Structure and properties Suvorexant (C23H23ClN6O2, Mr = 450.9 g/mol) exists as a white powder that is insoluble in water. It is a benzoxazole, diazepane and triazole derivative. Effects … Suvorexant

Orexin Receptor Antagonists

Products Orexin receptor antagonists are commercially available in tablet form. The first agent in this group to be approved in the United States was suvorexant (Belsomra) in 2014. Lemborexant (Dayvigo) followed in 2019. Structure and properties Orexin receptor antagonists are characterized by a central ring structure to which heterocycles are attached on both sides. Effects … Orexin Receptor Antagonists