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Chemical Actions and Uses > Pharmacologic Actions > Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action > Neurotransmitter Agents > Orexin Receptor Antagonists
Chemical Actions and Uses > Pharmacologic Actions > Physiological Effects of Drugs > Neurotransmitter Agents > Orexin Receptor Antagonists
... > Chemical Actions and Uses > Pharmacologic Actions > Therapeutic Uses > Central Nervous System Agents > Central Nervous System Depressants > Hypnotics and Sedatives > Sleep Aids, Pharmaceutical > Orexin Receptor Antagonists
... > Chemical Actions and Uses > Pharmacologic Actions > Physiological Effects of Drugs > Central Nervous System Depressants > Hypnotics and Sedatives > Sleep Aids, Pharmaceutical > Orexin Receptor Antagonists

Preferred term

Orexin Receptor Antagonists  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Substances that bind to and inhibit the action of OREXIN RECEPTORS. Drugs in this class have been used as SLEEP AIDS, PHARMACEUTICAL.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Orexin Receptor Antagonist
  • Orexin Receptor Blockers

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-Z2V8QPF7-J

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