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Reyvow (LASMIDITAN)
Reyvow works by binding to the 5-HT1F receptor, blocking pain signals in the brain.
Reyvow (Lasmiditan) is a small molecule developed by Eli Lilly and Co, targeting the 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1F. It is FDA-approved for the treatment of migraine, with a commercial status as a patented product. Key safety considerations include potential effects on heart rate and blood pressure. Reyvow works by binding to the 5-HT1F receptor, which is involved in the transmission of pain signals. It is not a triptan, but rather a distinct class of medication.
At a glance
| Generic name | LASMIDITAN |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | Eli Lilly |
| Target | 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1F |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Neuroscience |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
| First approval | 2019 |
Mechanism of action
Lasmiditan binds with high affinity to the 5-HT1F receptor. Lasmiditan presumably exerts its therapeutic effects in the treatment of migraine through agonist effects at the 5-HT1F receptor; however, the precise mechanism is unknown.
Approved indications
- Migraine
Common side effects
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Paresthesia
- Sedation
- Nausea and/or Vomiting
- Muscle Weakness
- Vertigo
- Incoordination
- Lethargy
- Visual Impairment
- Feeling Abnormal
- Feeling Hot or Feeling Cold
Key clinical trials
- A Study of Lasmiditan (LY573144) Treatment in Children Aged 6 to 17 With Migraine (PHASE3)
- A 12-Month Study of Lasmiditan (LY573144) Treatment in Children Aged 6 to 17 With Migraine (PHASE3)
- Ditan Acute tReatments: Effectiveness and Tolerability (DART)
- i-NEED: NEw migrainE Drugs Database
- Real-world Effectiveness and Tolerability of Triptans-Ditans-Gepants (TRIDIGEP)
- A Study of Lasmiditan in Healthy Volunteers (PHASE1)
- A Study to Compare Two Different Formulations of Lasmiditan in Healthy Participants (PHASE1)
- A Study of Lasmiditan (LY573144) Over Four Migraine Attacks (PHASE3)
Patents
| Patent | Expiry | Type |
|---|---|---|
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| FDA label | Mechanism, indications, dosing, boxed warnings, drug interactions |
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
| FDA Orange Book | Patents + exclusivity |
Competitive intelligence
For the full competitive landscape — auto-detected comparators, recent regulatory actions across the set, upcoming PDUFA, patent timeline, sponsor landscape:
- Reyvow CI brief — competitive landscape report
- Reyvow updates RSS · CI watch RSS
- Eli Lilly portfolio CI