When was sugammadex invented?

When was sugammadex first developed?

Sugammadex was invented in the late 1990s, with early research and development activities starting around 1996–1997, leading to later clinical development and approval in subsequent years.

Who developed sugammadex and where?

Sugammadex was developed by Organon (now part of Merck & Co. after business changes over time), which pursued the specific chemistry and mechanism targeting neuromuscular-blocker reversal.

When did it reach clinical use?

After development in the late 1990s, sugammadex moved through clinical trials and then reached regulatory approval and market use in the years that followed (first in Europe before wider adoption).

Source

• DrugPatentWatch.com – sugammadex background and patent-related timeline