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Fycompa Key Facts
What is Fycompa?
Fycompa is the brand name for perampanel and is available as an oral tablet and oral suspension.
What dosages is Fycompa available in?
Fycompa is available as a 2 mg, 4 mg, 6 mg, 8 mg, 10 mg, and 12 mg oral tablet and a 0.5 mg/mL oral suspension.
What is Fycompa used for?
Fycompa is an antiseizure medication that’s used to treat:
- Partial-onset seizures in people ages 4 years and older
- Generalized tonic-clonic seizures in people ages 12 years and older (add-on therapy to other seizure medications)
How does Fycompa work?
Fycompa is a non-competitive AMPA glutamate receptor antagonist. It’s thought to block glutamate from attaching to its receptors in the brain. Glutamate is a chemical in the brain that causes a lot of brain activity and plays a role in seizures. By stopping the actions of glutamate in the brain, Fycompa causes nerve cells to become less active, which helps prevent seizures.
How do I take Fycompa?
The typical starting dose of Fycompa is 2 mg by mouth once daily at bedtime. The maintenance dose ranges from 8 mg to 12 mg once daily.
Is it safe for me to take Fycompa?
Fycompa is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you.
Fycompa Common Side Effects
Common side effects of Fycompa:
- Dizziness
- Sleepiness
- Headache
- Feeling irritable
- Tiredness
- Falls
- Nausea or vomiting
- Difficulty with movement or coordination
Fycompa Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with Fycompa. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following:
- Suicidal thoughts or behavior
- Serious allergic and skin reactions: fever, fatigue, rash, hives, peeling skin, swollen lymph nodes
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on Fycompa
The following medications may interact with Fycompa:
- Contraceptives
- CYP3A4 Inducers like carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, and phenytoin
Who makes Fycompa?
Eisai Inc.
Is Fycompa safe in pregnancy?
Based on animal data, Fycompa may cause fetal harm. Talk to your doctor if you are already pregnant or if you have plans on becoming pregnant. They will recommend what is best for you.
What is the generic name for Fycompa?
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