Medications for Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
These are drugs that have been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), meaning they have been determined to be safe and effective for use in Excessive Daytime Sleepiness.
Found 3 Approved Drugs for Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
Oxybate
Brand Names
Lumryz, Xyrem
Oxybate
Brand Names
Lumryz, Xyrem
Form: Kit, For, Solution
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: July 17, 2002
Classification: Central Nervous System Depressant
LUMRYZ is indicated for the treatment of cataplexy or excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in adults with narcolepsy. LUMRYZ is a central nervous system depressant indicated for the treatment of cataplexy or excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in adults with narcolepsy ( 1 ).
Wakix
Generic Name
Pitolisant
Wakix
Generic Name
Pitolisant
Form: Tablet
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: August 14, 2019
Classification: Histamine-3 Receptor Antagonist/Inverse Agonist
WAKIX is indicated for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) or cataplexy in adult patients with narcolepsy. WAKIX is a histamine-3 (H3) receptor antagonist/inverse agonist indicated for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) or cataplexy in adult patients with narcolepsy ( 1 )
Sunosi
Generic Name
Solriamfetol
Sunosi
Generic Name
Solriamfetol
Form: Tablet
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: June 18, 2019
SUNOSI is indicated to improve wakefulness in adult patients with excessive daytime sleepiness associated with narcolepsy or obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Limitations of Use SUNOSI is not indicated to treat the underlying airway obstruction in OSA. Ensure that the underlying airway obstruction is treated (e.g., with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)) for at least one month prior to initiating SUNOSI for excessive daytime sleepiness. Modalities to treat the underlying airway obstruction should be continued during treatment with SUNOSI. SUNOSI is not a substitute for these modalities. SUNOSI is a dopamine and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (DNRI) indicated to improve wakefulness in adult patients with excessive daytime sleepiness associated with narcolepsy or obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). ( 1 ) Limitations of Use SUNOSI is not indicated to treat the underlying airway obstruction in OSA. Ensure that the underlying airway obstruction is treated (e.g., with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)) for at least one month prior to initiating SUNOSI for excessive daytime sleepiness. Modalities to treat the underlying airway obstruction should be continued during treatment with SUNOSI. SUNOSI is not a substitute for these modalities. ( 1 )
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