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Page values for "Lemborexant"

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FieldField typeValue
genericString
brandStringDayvigo
structureFile
classesList of String, delimiter: ,Dual orexin receptor antagonist (DORA)
mechanismStringCompetitive antagonist at OX1R and OX2R. Faster receptor association/dissociation kinetics than suvorexant (~16 sec dissociation vs ~57 sec) hypothesized to support sleep onset, with sufficient duration for maintenance.
usesStringInsomnia (sleep onset and/or maintenance) in adults (FDA-approved Dec 2019)
starting_doseString5 mg PO at bedtime; may increase to 10 mg if inadequate
preparationsString5 mg, 10 mg tablets
fda_maxString10 mg/d
pill_idText
routesList of String, delimiter: ,Oral
onsetString~30 min
durationString~7-8 hours
halflifeString~17-19 hours (longer than daridorexant)
bioavailabilityString~44%
pregnancyStringLimited data; avoid
legalStringRx, Schedule IV (US)