Perampanel
Perampanel is used to treat certain types of partial onset seizures (seizures that involve only one part of the brain) in adults and children 4 years of age and older and adjunctive therapy for the treatment of primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures in patients with epilepsy 12 years of age and older.
Systematic name
2-(1′,6′-Dihydro-6′-oxo-1′-phenyl[2,3′-bipyridin]-5′-yl)-benzonitrile, hydrate (4:3).
Brand name(s)
Fycompa
Therapeutic Category
symptoms of Partial Onset Seizures and Tonic Clonic Seizures
Suitable Formulations
Solid/Semisolid