Daridorexant

ATC code
N05CJ03
Therapeutic class
Orexin receptor antagonist · Dual orexin receptor antagonist (DORA)
Forms
oral tablet
Brand names
QUVIVIQ (US) · Quviviq (EU)
Overall confidence
high

Regulatory sources consulted

Approved indications

Contraindications

Absolute

  • Narcolepsy.
  • Hypersensitivity to daridorexant or any of the excipients. Angioedema has been reported.

Clinical warnings

Drug interactions

Adverse events

Common (≥1%)

headache · somnolence · fatigue · dizziness · nausea

Rare but serious

sleep paralysis · hypnagogic/hypnopompic hallucinations · cataplexy-like symptoms · angioedema

Pregnancy and lactation

FDA category: Not Classified

There are no adequate data from the use in pregnant women. Animal studies do not suggest harmful effects. A pregnancy exposure registry has been established.

Recent literature (PubMed)