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Low Dose ALKS 5461

Alkermes, Inc. · Phase 3 active Small molecule

ALKS 5461 is a combination of buprenorphine and samidorphan that acts as a partial mu-opioid receptor agonist while blocking opioid-induced side effects through opioid antagonism.

ALKS 5461 is a combination of buprenorphine and samidorphan that acts as a partial mu-opioid receptor agonist while blocking opioid-induced side effects through opioid antagonism. Used for Moderate to severe acute pain, Chronic pain management.

At a glance

Generic nameLow Dose ALKS 5461
Also known asALKS 5461
SponsorAlkermes, Inc.
Drug classOpioid agonist-antagonist combination
TargetMu-opioid receptor (buprenorphine component); opioid receptor antagonism (samidorphan component)
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaPain Management / Opioid Use Disorder
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

ALKS 5461 combines buprenorphine, a partial mu-opioid receptor agonist used for pain and opioid use disorder, with samidorphan, an opioid antagonist. The samidorphan component is designed to mitigate certain opioid-related adverse effects such as respiratory depression and abuse potential while maintaining the therapeutic benefits of buprenorphine. At low doses, this combination aims to provide analgesia with an improved safety profile.

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