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Axsome Therapeutics Presents Data from Three of Its Innovative Neuroscience Programs at the American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology (ASCP) 2025 Annual Meeting
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Core Insights - Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. is presenting three innovative neuroscience programs at the ASCP 2025 Annual Meeting, focusing on treatments for central nervous system disorders [1][22] Group 1: AUVELITY - AUVELITY is an oral NMDA receptor antagonist approved for treating major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults, containing dextromethorphan (45 mg) and bupropion (105 mg) [3][4] - The mechanism of action for AUVELITY in treating depression is not fully understood, but it has received Breakthrough Therapy designation from the FDA for MDD [3][22] - AUVELITY is not approved for use in children and is specifically indicated for MDD [4][5] Group 2: AXS-05 - AXS-05 is being studied for its efficacy and safety in treating agitation associated with Alzheimer's disease through a Phase 3 randomized-withdrawal double-blind placebo-controlled study [2][22] - The lead author for this study is Dr. Jeffrey Cummings, Vice Chair of Research at UNLV [2] Group 3: Solriamfetol - Solriamfetol is being evaluated for excessive daytime sleepiness in patients with narcolepsy and obstructive sleep apnea, particularly those reporting anxiety and depression [2][22] - The lead author for this study is Dr. Ulf Kallweit, Assistant Professor of Neurology at Witten/Herdecke University, Germany [2]