Manufacturer: Eisai Pharmaceuticals India Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition : Perampanel(4mg)
Fycompa 4mg Tablet is taken by mouth with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day, preferably before going to bed. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it has a high potential of habit-forming. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may increase seizure frequency.
Some common side effects of this medicine include fatigue, anger, nausea, and balance disorder (loss of balance). It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine may cause weight gain and to control it, you should have a balanced diet and exercise regularly. It is important to inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or depression as it may lead to suicidal thoughts.
Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, depression, or suicidal thoughts and if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. You should not breastfeed while taking this medicine. Alcohol may increase the risk of seizures and worsen the side effects such as drowsiness and dizziness. Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine. Your kidney function may need to be tested often while taking this medicine.
Fycompa 4mg Tablet is an antiepileptic medication. It prevents seizures in patients with epilepsy by blocking a receptor in the brain known as the glutamate receptor, thereby suppressing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Perampanel has a high protein-binding ratio (> 95 %) and long half-life (∼105 h) and is mainly metabolized by cytochrome P450 (CYP) 3A4 [1]. Thus, it is highly susceptible to interactions with CYP-inducing AEDs (inducers), such as phenytoin (PHT), carbamazepine (CBZ), and phenobarbital (PB).
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Fycompa
Dizziness
Sleepiness
Fatigue
Anger
Fall
Nausea
Weight gain
Vertigo
Impaired coordination
Altered walking
Balance disorder (loss of balance)
Dizziness, a feeling of spinning, unsteadiness, trouble walking, loss of balance, drowsiness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, headache, or weight gain may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Fycompa 4mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Fycompa 4mg Tablet.
Fycompa 4mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
(perampanel) is indicated for the adjunctive treatment of - partial-onset seizures (POS) with or without secondarily generalised seizures in patients from 4 years of age and older.
Drug-Drug Interactions: PERAMPANEL may interact with medicines used to control seizures/ abnormal excitement in the brain (eslicarbazepine acetate, rufinamide, clobazam, topiramate), and medicine used to treat pain, muscle stiffness and tightness (baclofen).
Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking PERAMPANEL.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have suicidal tendencies, elevated triglycerides, liver disease, and kidney dysfunction.
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
ESLICARBAZEPINE ACETATE
RUFINAMIDE
CLOBAZAM
TOPIRAMATE
BACLOFEN
Do not chew, crush or break it. Fycompa 4mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Take your medication regularly as directed by your doctor as missing doses can trigger seizures.
Do not change the brand of your medicine and make sure that you have sufficient amount of medicine present with you.
Some healthy tips to prevent seizures:
Take a healthy diet along with regular exercise.
Practice yoga every day.
Get enough sleep at nighttime.
Limit the use of screen time such as mobile/ laptop.
Take your medication on time.
Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Fycompa 4mg Tablet affects you.
It may cause weight gain. Hence, monitor your weight regularly.
Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts or behavior.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may increase the seizure frequency.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Fycompa 4mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. Does Fycompa 4mg Tablet have abuse potential?
Yes, Fycompa 4mg Tablet has abuse potential in addition to its rewarding psychological or physiological effects. If a patient has a history of drug abuse then monitoring for Fycompa 4mg Tablet abuse should be done.
Q. What are the most serious side effects of Fycompa 4mg Tablet?
Fycompa 4mg Tablet may cause some serious psychiatric and behavioral side effects such as aggression, hostility, irritability, anger, and suicidal and murderous thoughts.
Q. What are the withdrawal symptoms of Fycompa 4mg Tablet?
Fycompa 4mg Tablet may cause physical dependence which means that suddenly stopping it may cause withdrawal symptoms which include anxiety, nervousness, irritability, fatigue, weakness, lethargy, mood swings, and sleeplessness.
Q. Does Fycompa 4mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Yes, Fycompa 4mg Tablet may cause weight gain as a side effect of this medicine. Consult your doctor if it bothers you.
