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This is a list of investigational attention deficit hyperactivity disorder drugs, or drugs that are currently under development for clinical use in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) but are not yet approved.
Chemical/generic names are listed first, with developmental code names, synonyms, and brand names in parentheses.
This list was last comprehensively updated in September 2021. It is likely to become outdated with time.
Under development
= Preregistration
=ATT-377 – Combination treatment of Methylphenidate ER, cyproheptadine
TRN-110 [extended-release] – undefined mechanism / extended-release form of an undisclosed drug
= Phase 3 clinical trials
=Centanafadine [sustained-release] (centanafadine SR, CTN-SR, EB-1020, EB-1020 SR) – serotonin–norepinephrine–dopamine reuptake inhibitor
Dexmethylphenidate [controlled release] (CTX-1301) – norepinephrine–dopamine reuptake inhibitor
Edivoxetine (LY-2216684) – norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
Molindone [extended-release] (AFX-2201, EN-1733A, molindone XR, SPN-810, SPN-810M, Zalvari) – antipsychotic / dopamine D2 receptor antagonist and serotonin receptor modulator (e.g., serotonin 5-HT2B and 5-HT2A receptor antagonist) — specifically under development for impulsive aggression in ADHD
Serdexmethylphenidate (KP-484) – dexmethylphenidate prodrug / norepinephrine–dopamine reuptake inhibitor
Solriamfetol (ADX-N05, ARL-N05, JZP-110, SKL-N05; Sunosi) – norepinephrine–dopamine reuptake inhibitor
= Phase 2 clinical trials
=CX-717 – ampakine / AMPA receptor modulator
Mazindol [controlled release] (NLS-0, NLS-1, NLS-10, NLS-13, NLS-2, Nolazol, Quilience) – serotonin–norepinephrine–dopamine reuptake inhibitor
PDC-1421 (BLI-1005) – norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
= Phase 1 clinical trials
=AFX-2401 – "neurotransmitter modulator"
Atomoxetine [oral solution] (TAH-9922) – norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
Dextroamphetamine [abuse-deterrent immediate-release] (ADAIR) – norepinephrine–dopamine releasing agent
= Preclinical/research
=Atomoxetine [oral suspension] – norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
Dextroamphetamine [controlled release] (CTX-1302) – norepinephrine–dopamine releasing agent
NNI-351 – DYRK1A inhibitor and "neurogenesis enhancer"
No development reported
AFI-002 – undefined mechanism
Altropane (123-I Altropane®, [123I]-E-IACFT Injection, [123I]NAV5001, CFT, Iodine-123-E-IACFT Injection, NAV-5001, O-587) – dopamine reuptake inhibitor / single-photon emission-computed tomography enhancer
Amphetamine [oral abuse-deterrent immediate-release] (ADAIR) – norepinephrine–dopamine releasing agent
Bavisant (BEN-2001, JNJ-1074, JNJ-31001074) – histamine H3 receptor antagonist
BCWP-E003 – undefined mechanism
BLI-1008 – undefined mechanism
Brilaroxazine (RP-5000, RP-5063) – atypical antipsychotic / dopamine receptor partial agonist and serotonin receptor modulator
Cannabidiol/gabapentin (Cannbleph) – cannabinoid receptor modulator and gabapentinoid
Ciforadenant (CPI-444, V-81444) – adenosine A2A receptor antagonist
CM-4612 (CM-ADHD, CM-AT, CM-PK) – gastrointestinal/pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy
CRD-102 – undefined mechanism
Dasotraline (DSP-225289, SEP-225289, SEP-0225289, SEP-225289-HCI, SEP-289) – serotonin–norepinephrine–dopamine reuptake inhibitor
Dextroamphetamine [abuse-resistant] (PF-08, PFR 08001, PFR08026) – norepinephrine–dopamine releasing agent
Dextroamphetamine sulfate [modified release capsules] (HLD-900, HLD-100) – norepinephrine–dopamine releasing agent
Dopamine [intranasal] (DopaMat, MPP-18) – dopamine receptor agonist
Eltoprazine (DU-28853) – serotonin 5-HT1A and 5-HT1B receptor agonist
Fasoracetam [co-crystallised] (AEVI-004, NFC-1) – racetam / metabotropic glutamate receptor modulator
GTS-21 (DMXB-A, DMXB-A sustained release, DMXB-A-SR) – α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist
Guanfacine [once-daily] (Guanfacine Carrier Wave, SPD-547) – α2-adrenergic receptor agonist
IPX-233 (IPX233 ER C0003, IPX233-C0001, IPX233-C0002, IPX233-T0001, IPX233-T0002) – central nervous system stimulant
Masupirdine (M1, M1 of SUVN-502, SUVN-502, SVN-502) – serotonin 5-HT6 receptor antagonist
Methylphenidate [extended-release/abuse-resistant] (COL-171) – norepinephrine–dopamine reuptake inhibitor
Methylphenidate [fast dissolve tablet] [Samyang Holdings Biopharmaceuticals] – norepinephrine–dopamine reuptake inhibitor
Methylphenidate [transdermal system] (SHX-009) – norepinephrine–dopamine reuptake inhibitor
Methylphenidate/naltrexone (AVK-001) – norepinephrine–dopamine reuptake inhibitor and opioid receptor antagonist
Nic-12 – undefined mechanism
NLS-2 – antianaemic / heavy metal / iron replacement
PD-3044 – dopamine reuptake inhibitor
Pitolisant (tiprolisant; BF-2.649, BF-2649, Ozawade, Wakix) – histamine H3 receptor antagonist
R-Sibutramine metabolite ((+)-desmethylsibutramine, (+)-didesmethylsibutramine, R-DDMS, R-desmethylsibutramine, R-didesmethylsibutramine) – serotonin–norepinephrine–dopamine reuptake inhibitor
Selegiline [transdermal] (Emsam) – monoamine oxidase B inhibitor
SKL-13865 (SKL-ADHD) – norepinephrine–dopamine reuptake inhibitor
Sofinicline (A-422894.0, ABT-894) – α4β2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor modulator
SPN-811 – undefined mechanism
Taminadenant (NIR-178, PBF-509) – adenosine A2A receptor antagonist
= Research programmes
=Ampakines / AMPA receptor modulators [RespireRx] (CX-516, CX-614, CX-707, CX-929, CX-1501, CX-1763, CX-1796, CX-1837, CX-1846, CX-1942, CX-2007, CX-2076)
Cannabis extracts [Cannabis Science] (CBIS GAP-001, CBIS LC-001, CBIS OBLD-001, CBIS OCD-001, CBIS PC-001, CBIS PPC-001, CBIS PS-001, CBIS SD-001, CBIS SSA-001, CBIS-OS-001, CBIS-PTSD-001, CS NEURO 1, CS-S/BCC-1, CS-TATI-1) – cannabinoid receptor modulators
Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors / adrenergic receptor antagonists [Pfizer] (NRI-022, NRI-193, WAY-253203, WAY-256805, WAY-260022, WAY-315193, WAY-318068)
Pim2 / PolyPhetamine [ITL Pharma]
Subtype-selective glutamate NMDA receptor modulators / glutamate NR2B receptor modulators [Novartis]
Not under development
= Development discontinued
=ABT-418 – nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist
Amphetamine [transdermal patch] [Noven/Takeda] – norepinephrine–dopamine releasing agent
Ampreloxetine (TD-9855) – norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
AR-08 – adrenergic receptor agonist
Aripiprazole (Abilify, Abilify Maintena, Abilify MyCite, Abilitat, Ao Pai, Aripiprazole depot, Aripiprazole ECER tablets, Arlemide; OPC-14597, OPC-14597 IMD, OPC-31) – atypical antipsychotic / dopamine receptor partial agonist and serotonin receptor modulator
AZD-5213 – histamine H3 receptor antagonist
Bifemelane (SON-216) – monoamine oxidase inhibitor and weak norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
Bradanicline (ATA-101, TC-0569, TC-5619, TC-5619-238) – α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist
Brexpiprazole (Rexulti, Rxulti; Lu-AF41156, OPC-34712, OPDC-34712) – atypical antipsychotic / dopamine receptor partial agonist and serotonin receptor modulator
Buspirone [transdermal] (BuSpar Patch) – serotonin 5-HT1A receptor partial agonist, other actions
Cipralisant (GT-2331; Perceptin) – histamine H3 receptor antagonist
CX-516 (1-BCP, AMPAlex, BDP-12, SPD-420) – ampakine / AMPA receptor modulator
CX-1739 – ampakine / AMPA receptor modulator
Donepezil (Aricept, Aricept D, Aricept Dry Syrup, Aricept Evess, Aricept ODT, Aricept SR, Donepezil SR, E-2020, E-2022, Eranz) – acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
Droxidopa (3,4-dihydroxyphenylserine, 3,4-threo-DOPS, L-threo-dihydroxyphenylserine, L-threodops, Northera, threo-dopaserine, threo-DOPS) – prodrug of norepinephrine / adrenergic receptor agonist
Fasoracetam (AEVI-001, LAM-105, MDGN-001, NFC-1, NS-105) – racetam / metabotropic glutamate receptor modulator
Ispronicline (AZD-3480, RJR-1734, TC 01734, TC-1734, TC-1734-112) – α4β2-nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist
KP-106 (dextroamphetamine prodrug oral film) – norepinephrine–dopamine releasing agent
Lauflumide (flmodafinil, bisfluoromodafinil; NLS-14, NLS-4) – weak dopamine reuptake inhibitor, possibly other actions
Manifaxine (BW-1555U88, GW-320659) – norepinephrine–dopamine reuptake inhibitor
Mecamylamine (Inversine, Tridmac) – nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist
MEM-68626 – 5-HT6 receptor antagonist
Metadoxine [sustained/extended-release] (pyridoxine-pyrrolidone carboxylate, pyridoxine pidolate; MDX, metadoxine SR, MG-01CI) – serotonin 5-HT2B receptor antagonist, GABA modulator, other actions
Methylphenidate [transdermal patch] (TAH-9901) – norepinephrine–dopamine reuptake inhibitor
MK-0249 – histamine H3 receptor antagonist
Modafinil (AFT-801, Alertec, Attenace, CN-801, CRL-40476, Modasamil, Modasonil, Modavigil, Modiodal, Provigil, Sparlon, Vigil) – weak dopamine reuptake inhibitor, possibly other actions
Nicotine/opipramol (ND-0801; opipramol/nicotine) – tricyclic antidepressant / monoamine and sigma receptor modulator and nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist
NLS-8 – (melafenoxate) undefined mechanism
NS-2359 (GSK-372475) – serotonin–norepinephrine–dopamine reuptake inhibitor
OPC-64005 – serotonin–norepinephrine–dopamine reuptake inhibitor
ORG-26576 (ORG26576) – ampakine / AMPA receptor modulator
PF-3654746 (PF-03654746) – histamine H3 receptor antagonist
Phacetoperane (NLS-3) – methylphenidate analogue / central nervous system stimulant / norepinephrine–dopamine reuptake inhibitor (?)
Pirepemat (IRL-752) – "cortical enhancer" / serotonin 5-HT7 receptor antagonist and α2C-adrenergic receptor antagonist, other actions
Pozanicline (A-87089.0, ABT-089) – α4β2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist
SEP-225432 – serotonin–norepinephrine–dopamine reuptake inhibitor
SGS-742 (CGP-36742, DVD-742, Lu-AE58479, SGS-742) – GABAB receptor antagonist
SPD-483 – undefined mechanism
SPD-554 (Guanfacine Carrier Wave project) – α2-adrenergic receptor agonist
SPI-339 (NEO-339) – undefined mechanism
TAK-137 – AMPA receptor potentiator
TC-6683 (AZD 1446, TC-6683) – α4β2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist
Tipepidine [sustained-release] (TS-141) – GIRK inhibitor
Vortioxetine (Brintellix, LU-AA21004, LuAA 21004, Trintellix) – antidepressant / serotonin reuptake inhibitor and serotonin receptor modulator
Research programmes
Potassium channel modulators [Astellas Pharma/Icagen]
= Formal development never or not yet started
=Dopamine precursors (L-phenylalanine, L-tyrosine, L-DOPA (levodopa))
Clinically used drugs
= Approved drugs
=Norepinephrine–dopamine releasing agents
Amphetamine (Adzenys ER, Adzenys XR-ODT, Dyanavel XR, Evekeo, Evekeo ODT)
Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine, Zenzedi, Xelstrym)
Fenethylline (Biocapton, Captagon, Fitton) – amphetamine and theophylline prodrug — discontinued/no longer used
Levoamphetamine (Cydril) – discontinued/no longer used
Lisdexamfetamine (Elvanse, Tyvense, Venvanse, Vyvanse) – dextroamphetamine prodrug
Methamphetamine (dextromethamphetamine; Desoxyn, Methampex)
Mixed amphetamine salts (Adderall, Adderall XR, Mydayis)
Pemoline (Betanamin, Ceractiv, Cylert, Tradon) – withdrawn/discontinued due to toxicity
Norepinephrine–dopamine reuptake inhibitors
Dexmethylphenidate (Focalin, Focalin XR)
Methylphenidate (Adhansia XR, Aptensio XR, Benjorna, Biphentin, Concerta, Cotempla XR-ODT, Daytrana, Equasym, Foquest, Jornay PM, Metadate, Metadate CD, Metadate ER, Methydur, MethyPatch, Oradur, QuilliChew ER, Quillivant XR, Ritalin, Ritalin SR)
Serdexmethylphenidate/dexmethylphenidate (Azstarys)
Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
Atomoxetine (tomoxetine; Strattera)
Viloxazine [extended-release] (Qelbree)
α2-Adrenergic receptor agonists
Clonidine (Catapres, CloniBID, Clonicel, Jenloga XR, Kapvay)
Guanfacine (Connexyn, Intuniv, Intuniv XR, Tenex)
= Off-label drugs
=Bupropion (Wellbutrin) – norepinephrine–dopamine reuptake inhibitor and nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist
Modafinil (Provigil) – weak dopamine reuptake inhibitor, possibly other actions
Reboxetine (Edronax) – norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
Serotonin–norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (e.g., venlafaxine (Effexor), duloxetine (Cymbalta))
Tricyclic antidepressants (e.g., desipramine (Norpramin) – norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor)
See also
List of investigational drugs
References
Further reading
Childress A, Tran C (2016). "Current Investigational Drugs for the Treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder". Expert Opin Investig Drugs. 25 (4): 463–74. doi:10.1517/13543784.2016.1147558. PMID 26814173. S2CID 207477710.
Jain R, Katic A (August 2016). "Current and Investigational Medication Delivery Systems for Treating Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder". Prim Care Companion CNS Disord. 18 (4). doi:10.4088/PCC.16r01979. PMID 27828696.
Buoli M, Serati M, Cahn W (2016). "Alternative pharmacological strategies for adult ADHD treatment: a systematic review". Expert Rev Neurother. 16 (2): 131–44. doi:10.1586/14737175.2016.1135735. PMID 26693882. S2CID 33004517.
Nageye F, Cortese S (July 2019). "Beyond stimulants: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials assessing novel compounds for ADHD". Expert Rev Neurother. 19 (7): 707–717. doi:10.1080/14737175.2019.1628640. PMID 31167583. S2CID 174810839.
Perugi G, Pallucchini A, Rizzato S, Pinzone V, De Rossi P (August 2019). "Current and emerging pharmacotherapy for the treatment of adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)". Expert Opin Pharmacother. 20 (12): 1457–1470. doi:10.1080/14656566.2019.1618270. PMID 31112441. S2CID 162170434.
Childress AC, Beltran N, Supnet C, Weiss MD (March 2021). "Reviewing the role of emerging therapies in the ADHD armamentarium". Expert Opin Emerg Drugs. 26 (1): 1–16. doi:10.1080/14728214.2020.1846718. PMID 33143485. S2CID 226251694.
External links
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