Pitolisant

Drug

Also known as: Wakix, WAKIX

Drug Profile

Pitolisant is a histamine-3 receptor antagonist/inverse agonist marketed as Wakix for narcolepsy. It is used to treat excessive daytime sleepiness and cataplexy in patients aged 6 years and older. The FDA first approved Wakix on August 14, 2019.

Drug Class
Histamine-3 (H3) receptor antagonist/inverse agonist
Approval Status
FDA approved; first approved August 14, 2019.
Mechanism of Action
Thought to act through H3 receptor activity to increase synthesis and release of histamine, a wake-promoting neurotransmitter.
Brand Names
  • Wakix
Indications
  • \Narcolepsy-associated excessive daytime sleepiness\
  • \Narcolepsy-associated cataplexy\

Related News

FDA Approves Wakix for Cataplexy in Pediatric Narcolepsy

The FDA has expanded approval of Wakix (pitolisant) to treat cataplexy in pediatric patients aged 6 years and older with narcolepsy, making it the first non-controlled substance approved for both pediatric and adult narcolepsy patients with or without cataplexy.

FDA Approves Wakix for Cataplexy in Pediatric Narcolepsy Patients

The FDA has approved Harmony Biosciences' Wakix (pitolisant) for treating cataplexy in pediatric patients aged 6 years and older with narcolepsy, making it the first non-scheduled treatment for both pediatric and adult narcolepsy patients with or without cataplexy.

Related Clinical Trials

NCT ID Title Status Phase
NCT07219485

A Study of Pitolisant in Participants With Prader-Willi Syndrome

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION PHASE3
NCT05953389

Proof of Concept Study on Pitolisant Effect on Autism Spectrum Disorders in Children and Adolescents

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING PHASE2
NCT05581576

Pitolisant in Refractory Restless Legs Syndrome

UNKNOWN PHASE4
NCT05536011

WAKIX® (Pitolisant) Pregnancy Registry

RECRUITING
NCT05458128

A Long-Term Safety and Effectiveness Study to Evaluate Pitolisant in Adult Patients With Idiopathic Hypersomnia

COMPLETED PHASE3
NCT05223166

A Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Pitolisant in the Treatment of EDS in Patients With OSA

COMPLETED PHASE3
NCT04596267

Pitolisant Effects on Alcohol Self-Administration in Heavy Drinkers

TERMINATED PHASE1
NCT04026750

Insulin Tolerance Test Study in Patients With Type 1 Diabetes

TERMINATED PHASE1
NCT03433131

Expanded Access Program to Provide Treatment With Pitolisant to Adult Patients in the U.S. With Excessive Daytime Sleepiness Associated With Narcolepsy With or Without Cataplexy

NO_LONGER_AVAILABLE
NCT03152123

Determination the Abuse Potential of Pitolisant in Healthy, Non-Dependent Recreational Stimulant Users

COMPLETED PHASE1