Drug reference
daridorexant
Orexin receptor antagonist
Orexin receptor antagonist
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
—
not curated
INTERACTIONS
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none in our sources
PREGNANCY
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not curated
Mechanism
Blocks the wake-promoting effects of the orexin neuropeptides.
Indications
Insomnia
Side effects
Common
Morning sedation
Serious
- Hypnagogic hallucinations
- Sleep paralysis
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Textbook-sourced·Sources: Harrison 22e·Updated: 2026-05-10