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Asenapine

Phase 4FDA approved

Schizophrenia | Small molecule | Psychiatry |Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc.|Trials Updated: Jun 27, 2014

Asenapine development status

FDA approval on record Aug 13, 2009 as Saphris
Approval holderAbbvie
ApplicationNDA022117
Highest phase Phase 4 run by University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center (NCT01460290)
Phase scored for AMRXPhase 2
Registered trials 30 across 5 sponsors since Sep 2005

Asenapine target and mechanism

Molecular targetDRD2, HTR2A
Target classAntagonist
ModalitySmall molecule

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Trial Design

RandomizedACTIVE_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment48

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Asenapine clinical trials

Asenapine · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 2 1
NCT02072954Bioequivalence Fasting Study in PatientsSchizophrenia
COMPLETED48 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Bioequivalence Fasting Study in Patients
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

AUC 0-tau
Dosing interval on day 7

The area under plasma concentration versus time curve, over the steady state dosing interval, calculated using linear trapezoidal method.

Cmax
Dosing interval on day 7

Maximum measured plasma concentration over the steady state doing interval

Secondary Endpoints

Cmin
Dosing interval on day 7
Tmax
Dosing interval on day 7
Cavg
Dosing interval on day 7
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelCROSSOVER
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Asenapine Sublingual TabletsEXPERIMENTALAsenapine Sublingual Tablets, 10 mg. Twice daily for a period of 7 days
Saphris Subligual TabletsACTIVE_COMPARATORAsenapine Sublingual Tablets, 10 mg. Twice daily for 2 periods of 7 days each.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Asenapine Sublingual Tablets 10 mgDRUGWhite to off-white, round, uncoated,unscored, flat-faced radius edge tablet. Debossed with A on one side and 17 on the other side
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 65 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites2

Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients of either sex with age between 18 to 65 years (both inclusive) and have been taking a stable dose of asenapine maleate sublingual tablet, EQ 10 mg base twice daily therapy for at least three months. * Willing and able to comply with study visit schedule and othe...

Countries:India
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Frequently asked questions about Asenapine

What is asenapine used for?

Asenapine is an investigational small molecule being studied for the treatment of schizophrenia. It is being developed by Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. under the ticker AMRX. The program is in Phase 2 clinical development, and the single completed trial enrolled patients with schizophrenia.

What does asenapine target?

Asenapine targets DRD2 and HTR2A, acting as an antagonist at both receptors. DRD2 is the dopamine D2 receptor and HTR2A is the serotonin 5-HT2A receptor. This dual antagonism is the basis for its investigation in schizophrenia.

Who makes asenapine?

Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is developing asenapine. The company trades under the ticker AMRX. Amneal is the sponsor of the asenapine program, which is currently in Phase 2 development for schizophrenia.

What phase is asenapine in?

Asenapine is in Phase 2 clinical development. It is investigational and has not been approved by the FDA for the studied indication. The program includes one completed Phase 2 trial, with no active trials currently listed.

What clinical trials is asenapine in?

Asenapine has been studied in one completed Phase 2 trial, NCT02072954, titled Bioequivalence Fasting Study in Patients. The trial enrolled 48 patients with schizophrenia in India, used an active-controlled, randomized design, and included adults 18 years and older of all sexes.