{"product_id":"fycompa-perampanel","title":"FYCOMPA (Perampanel)","description":"\u003ch5\u003eWhat is this medication?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFycompa\u003c\/strong\u003e is an anticonvulsant used to treat seizures in adults and children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFycompa\u003c\/strong\u003e is used to treat partial onset seizures that may or may not develop into general seizures in people with epilepsy who are at least 4 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFycompa\u003c\/strong\u003e is also used with other medications to treat primary generalized tonic-clonic (PGTC) seizures in patients 12 years of age and older.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow should I use this medication?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFycompa\u003c\/strong\u003e is usually taken at bedtime. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerampanel may be habit-forming. Misuse can cause addiction, overdose, or death. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it. Selling or giving away this medicine is against the law.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShake the oral suspension (liquid) before you measure a dose. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not stop using \u003cstrong\u003eFycompa\u003c\/strong\u003e suddenly, even if you feel fine. Stopping suddenly may cause increased seizures. Follow your doctor's instructions about tapering your dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep track of your medicine. You should be aware if anyone is using it improperly or without a prescription.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosing information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsual Adult Dose of \u003cstrong\u003eFycompa\u003c\/strong\u003e for Seizures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the absence of enzyme inducing AEDs:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInitial dose: 2 mg orally once daily at bedtime. Dosage may be increased by 2 mg orally daily in increments no more frequently than every week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintenance dose: 4 to 12 mg orally once daily at bedtime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum dose: 12 mg orally once daily at bedtime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the presence of enzyme inducing AEDs (including phenytoin, carbamazepine, and oxcarbazepine):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInitial dose: 4 mg orally once daily at bedtime. Patients should be monitored closely for response. Studies revealed a substantially reduced effect on seizure rates in these patients. When these enzyme-inducing AEDs are introduced or withdrawn from a treatment regimen, the patient should be monitored for clinical response and tolerability. Dose adjustment of perampanel may be necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum dose: 12 mg orally once daily at bedtime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproved indication: Adjunctive therapy for the treatment of partial-onset seizures with or without secondarily generalized seizures in patients with epilepsy 12 years of age and older.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsual Pediatric Dose of \u003cstrong\u003eFycompa\u003c\/strong\u003e for Seizures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreater than or equal to 12 years of age:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the absence of enzyme inducing AEDs: Initial dose: 2 mg orally once daily at bedtime. Dosage may be increased by 2 mg orally daily in increments no more frequently than every week. Maintenance dose: 4 to 12 mg orally once daily at bedtime Maximum dose: 12 mg orally once daily at bedtime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the presence of enzyme inducing AEDs (including phenytoin, carbamazepine, and oxcarbazepine): Initial dose: 4 mg orally once daily at bedtime. Patients should be monitored closely for response. Studies revealed a substantially reduced effect on seizure rates in these patients. When these enzyme-inducing AEDs are introduced or withdrawn from a treatment regimen, the patient should be monitored for clinical response and tolerability. Dose adjustment of perampanel may be necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum dose: 12 mg orally once daily at bedtime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproved indication: Adjunctive therapy for the treatment of partial-onset seizures with or without secondarily generalized seizures in patients with epilepsy 12 years of age and older.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat if I miss a dose?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkip the missed dose and use your next dose at the regular time. Do not use two doses at one time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCall your doctor for instructions if you miss your \u003cstrong\u003eFycompa\u003c\/strong\u003e dose for more than one day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow should I store this medication?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not freeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrow away any leftover liquid medicine 90 days after you first opened the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat are the possible side effects of using this medication?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to \u003cstrong\u003eFycompa\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehives;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edifficulty breathing;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eswelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeek medical treatment if you have a serious drug reaction that can affect many parts of your body. Symptoms may include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eskin rash,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efever,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eswollen glands,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emuscle aches,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esevere weakness,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eunusual bruising, or\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyellowing of your skin or eyes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReport any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor, such as: mood or behavior changes, anxiety, fear, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself or someone else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCall your doctor at once if you have:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esevere dizziness, spinning sensation, feeling like you might pass out;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etrouble walking, loss of balance or coordination;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efeeling very weak or tired;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean accidental fall; or\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ememory problems, confusion, hallucinations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccidental falls may occur more often in elderly patients who take \u003cstrong\u003eFycompa\u003c\/strong\u003e. Use caution to avoid falling or accidental injury while taking this medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon \u003cstrong\u003eFycompa\u003c\/strong\u003e side effects may include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eheadache, dizziness, drowsiness;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efeeling anxious, tired, or irritable;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enausea, vomiting, stomach pain;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebruising;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eweight gain; or\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eloss of coordination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat other drugs will affect Fycompa?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing \u003cstrong\u003eFycompa\u003c\/strong\u003e with other drugs that make you drowsy can worsen this effect. Ask your doctor before using opioid medication, a sleeping pill, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes it is not safe to use certain medications at the same time. Some drugs can affect your blood levels of other drugs you take, which may increase side effects or make the medications less effective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebirth control pills;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erifampin;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSt. John's wort;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eother seizure medicine - carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, phenytoin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with perampanel, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. 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