Perampanel

Generic Name
Perampanel
Brand Names
Fycompa
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C23H15N3O
CAS Number
380917-97-5
Unique Ingredient Identifier
H821664NPK
Background

Perampanel is a noncompetitive AMPA glutamate receptor antagonist. It is marketed under the name Fycompa™ and is indicated as an adjunct in patients over 12 years old for the treatment of partial-onset seizures that may or may not occur with generalized seizures. The FDA label includes an important black-boxed warning of serious or life-threatening behaviora...

Indication

Perampanel is indicated for the treatment of partial-onset seizures with or without secondarily generalized seizures in epileptic patients four years of age and older. It is also indicated as an adjunct in the treatment of primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures in epileptic patients aged 12 years and older.

Associated Conditions
Epilepsy, Primary Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizures, Partial-Onset Seizures
Associated Therapies
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