Daridorexant (ACT-541468) is a potent dual orexin receptor antagonist under development for the treatment of sleep disorders. Concomitant intake of ethanol and hypnotics has been shown to result in additive/supra-additive depression of the central nervous system, resulting in pronounced sedation.
Pharmacological Interactions between the Dual Orexin Receptor Antagonist Daridorexant and Ethanol in a Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Dummy, Four-Way Crossover Phase I Study in Healthy Subjects.
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Berger B, Brooks S, Zuiker R, Richard M, Muehlan C, Dingemanse J