Synonyms: Belsomra® | MK 4305 | MK-4305
suvorexant is an approved drug (FDA (2014))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Suvorexant is the first approved orexin receptor antagonist drug. It is non-selective, being an equipotent antagonist of OX1 and OX2. The acronym for dual orexin receptor antagonist compounds/drugs is DORA.
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