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Belviq (LORCASERIN)
At a glance
| Generic name | LORCASERIN |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | Eisai |
| Drug class | Serotonin-2c Receptor Agonist |
| Target | 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2C |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Metabolic |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
| First approval | 2012 |
Approved indications
- Obesity
Common side effects
Drug interactions
- tamoxifen
Key clinical trials
- Rebalancing the Serotonergic System in Cocaine Dependence (PHASE1)
- A Study of Lorcaserin as Adjunctive Treatment in Participants With Dravet Syndrome (PHASE3)
- Real-World Evidence on the Cardiovascular Safety of CONTRAVE® in the United States (U.S.)
- Lorcaserin in Obesity: Identification of CNS Targets Using FMRI (PHASE4)
- Extended Access Program With Lorcaserin For The Treatment of Dravet Syndrome and Other Refractory Epilepsies
- Predictors of Lorcaserin-Induced Weight Loss (PHASE4)
- Treatment With Lorcaserin for Cocaine Use: The TLC Study (PHASE2)
- Pharmacokinetic Properties of Lorcaserin in Obese or Overweight Elderly Subjects (PHASE1)
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 |