Abstract
Suovrexant is a novel hypnotic and is the only agent clinically available that works by blocking orexin-ergic mechanisms.
MeSH terms
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Arousal / drug effects*
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Arousal / physiology
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Azepines / pharmacology*
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Azepines / therapeutic use
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Humans
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Orexin Receptor Antagonists / pharmacology*
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Orexin Receptor Antagonists / therapeutic use
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Orexin Receptors / physiology
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Orexins / physiology
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Sleep Aids, Pharmaceutical / pharmacology*
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Sleep Aids, Pharmaceutical / therapeutic use
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Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders / drug therapy
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Triazoles / pharmacology*
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Triazoles / therapeutic use
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Wakefulness / drug effects*
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Wakefulness / physiology
Substances
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Azepines
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Orexin Receptor Antagonists
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Orexin Receptors
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Orexins
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Sleep Aids, Pharmaceutical
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Triazoles
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suvorexant