Tradipitant
Chemical compound
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Tradipitant, sold under the brand name Nereus, is a medication used as prevention of vomiting induced by motion (motion sickness).[1] It is a neurokinin 1 receptor antagonist.[1] It works by blocking substance P, a small signaling molecule.[1] VLY-686 was purchased by Vanda Pharmaceuticals from Eli Lilly and Company in 2012.[2]
Trade namesNereus
Other namesVLY-686, LY686017
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| Trade names | Nereus |
| Other names | VLY-686, LY686017 |
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| Routes of administration | By mouth |
| Drug class | Neurokinin NK1 antagonist |
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| Formula | C28H16ClF6N5O |
| Molar mass | 587.91 g·mol−1 |
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Tradipitant was approved for medical use in the United States in December 2025.[3]
Medical uses
Society and culture
Legal status
Tradipitant was approved for medical use in the United States in December 2025.[4]
Names
Tradipitant is the international nonproprietary name.[5]
Tradipitant is sold under the brand name Nereus.[1]