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Wakix, a narcolepsy tx, can be prescribed at hospitals

By Eo, Yun-Ho | translator Choi HeeYoung

22.03.26 06:00:40

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It passed DC of SNUH in February and competes with Handok Teva's Nuvigil



Wakix, a narcolepsy treatment, can be prescribed at general hospitals. According to related industries, Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma's Wakix passed the Drug Committee of Seoul National University Hospital and other medical institutions.

Wakix has been competing with Handok Teva's Nuvigil since last month as insurance benefits have been available. This drug is a new mechanism for increasing histamine concentration in the brain as a counteractive and antagonist that selectively binds to histamine H3 receptors. Nuvigil, an active isomer of sleep seizure treatment Provigil, is a drug that promotes awakening by activating dopamine in the brain and improves the duration of existing drugs. Hypnosis, a rare and int

Eo, Yun-Ho(unkindfish@dailypharm.com)
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