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EDLUAR (zolpidem tartrate)

Sleep Approved 2009-03-13

Edluar is a sublingual formulation of zolpidem tartrate indicated for the short-term treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulties with sleep initiation. Clinical efficacy has been demonstrated in reducing sleep latency for durations of up to 35 days.

Source: FDA Label • Viatris

How EDLUAR Works

Zolpidem functions as a GABA A receptor positive modulator. It binds selectively to the benzodiazepine site of $\alpha_1$ subunit-containing GABA A receptors. This binding increases the frequency of chloride channel opening, which enhances GABA-mediated inhibitory neurotransmission and results in the inhibition of neuronal excitation.

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Indication
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Phase 3 Trials
17
Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2009-03-13
Patent Cliff
2031

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SUBLINGUAL
Dosage Forms
TABLET

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Active Ingredient: ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE

EDLUAR Approval History

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16 FDA actions from 2009 to 2019
Aug 2019 SUPPL
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Feb 2019 SUPPL
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Oct 2018 SUPPL
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What EDLUAR Treats

1 indications

EDLUAR is approved for 1 conditions since its original approval in 2009. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Insomnia
Source: FDA Label

EDLUAR Boxed Warning

COMPLEX SLEEP BEHAVIORS Complex sleep behaviors including sleep-walking, sleep-driving, and engaging in other activities while not fully awake may occur following use of Edluar. Some of these events may result in serious injuries, including death. Discontinue Edluar immediately if a patient experiences a complex sleep behavior [see Contraindications (4) and Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. WARNING: COMPLEX SLEEP BEHAVIORS See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Complex slee...

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Clinical Trial Registry

3 trials
Trial Sponsor ID Phase Status Title
NCT03774810 R01 results posted 831801 R01AG054521-01A1 Ph 4 completed Partial Reinforcement II: Three Approaches to Maintenance Therapy for Chronic Insomnia
NCT02783729 SUNRISE 1 results posted E2006-G000-304 2015-004347-39 Ph 3 completed Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Lemborexant in Subjects 55 Years and Older With Insomnia Disorder (SUNRISE 1)
NCT03307005 results posted IRB00142395 Ph 4 completed Improving Sleep Quality in Heart Failure
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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

Green lines in the timeline show ORIG and Efficacy approvals - the clinically meaningful milestones.

EDLUAR FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

EDLUAR is indicated for the treatment of Insomnia.

⚠️ BOXED WARNING

WARNING: COMPLEX SLEEP BEHAVIORS Complex sleep behaviors including sleep-walking, sleep-driving, and engaging in other activities while not fully awake may occur following use of Edluar. Some of these events may result in serious injuries, including death. Discontinue Edluar immediately if a patient...

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2 OB patents · 1 families · 28 international docs across 13 countries

EDLUAR Patents & Exclusivity

Latest Patent: Feb 2031

Patents (2 active)

US9265720 Expires Feb 25, 2031
US9597281 Expires Apr 6, 2027
Source: FDA Orange Book

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