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Fycompa

perampanel · Tablet

Prescription NDA Schedule CIII TE AB RLD Official labelling
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Overview

Brand name
Fycompa
Generic name
perampanel
Dosage form
Tablet
Route
Oral
Marketing category
NDA · NDA
Labeler
Eisai Inc.
Product type
Human Prescription Drug
DEA schedule
CIII
Active ingredients
6
NDC product codes
12
Packages
28
Data completeness
82% of corroborating sources present

Active ingredients

Source: NDC Directory
Active ingredients and strengths as listed in the NDC Directory.
Ingredient Strength RxCUI Monograph
Perampanel 10 mg/1 1356557 View
Perampanel 12 mg/1 1356557 View
Perampanel 2 mg/1 1356557 View
Perampanel 4 mg/1 1356557 View
Perampanel 6 mg/1 1356557 View
Perampanel 8 mg/1 1356557 View

Forms, strengths and routes

Source: NDC Directory
Dosage form
Tablet
Route of administration
Oral
Presentations
40

Pharmacologic classes are listed in the class section below.

Pharmacologic class

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Established pharmacologic classes (EPC), mechanisms of action (MoA), chemical structures (CS) and physiologic effects (PE).
Class Type Browse
AMPA Receptor Antagonists [MoA] MoA 4 members — no class page
Cytochrome P450 2C8 Inhibitors [MoA] MoA All 56 members
Cytochrome P450 3A4 Inhibitors [MoA] MoA All 118 members
Noncompetitive AMPA Glutamate Receptor Antagonist [EPC] EPC 4 members — no class page
UGT1A9 Inhibitors [MoA] MoA All 11 members
UGT2B7 Inhibitors [MoA] MoA All 11 members

Regulatory status

Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory
Application number
202834
Application type
NDA · New Drug Application
Approval date
October 22, 2012
Sponsor
CATALYST PHARMS
Products on application
6
Submissions recorded
17
Products approved under application 202834.
Product Trade name Form Strength Ingredient Status TE Flags
202834-001 FYCOMPA TABLET PERAMPANEL Prescription AB RLD
202834-002 FYCOMPA TABLET PERAMPANEL Prescription AB RLD
202834-003 FYCOMPA TABLET PERAMPANEL Prescription AB RLD
202834-004 FYCOMPA TABLET PERAMPANEL Prescription AB RLD
202834-005 FYCOMPA TABLET PERAMPANEL Prescription AB RLD
202834-006 FYCOMPA TABLET PERAMPANEL Prescription AB RLD RS

Therapeutic equivalence

Source: Orange Book
TE code
AB
Reference Listed Drug
Yes
Reference Standard
Yes

What this rating means: Therapeutically equivalent — bioequivalence demonstrated by in vivo or in vitro testing

Codes beginning with “A” indicate products the FDA considers therapeutically equivalent. Codes beginning with “B” indicate bioequivalence has not been established. See methodology.

Patents and exclusivity

Source: Orange Book
Patent listings submitted under 21 U.S.C. 355(b)(1) and (c)(2).
Patent Expires Product Substance Use code Submitted
8772497 July 1, 2026 001 Yes August 6, 2014
8772497 July 1, 2026 002 Yes August 6, 2014
8772497 July 1, 2026 003 Yes August 6, 2014
8772497 July 1, 2026 004 Yes August 6, 2014
8772497 July 1, 2026 005 Yes August 6, 2014
8772497 July 1, 2026 006 Yes August 6, 2014

Approval history

Source: Drugs@FDA
Most recent submissions on application 202834.
Type No. Action Status Date Review
Supplement 19 Labeling Approved December 5, 2023 Standard
Supplement 18 Labeling Approved October 26, 2023 Standard
Supplement 16 Labeling Approved May 30, 2019 Standard
Supplement 14 Efficacy Approved September 27, 2018 Priority
Supplement 12 Efficacy Approved July 26, 2017 Standard
Supplement 11 Labeling Approved November 3, 2016 Standard
Supplement 10 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved October 26, 2016 Unknown
Supplement 9 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved December 23, 2015 Standard
Supplement 7 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved December 14, 2015 Standard
Supplement 8 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved September 3, 2015 Standard
Supplement 5 Efficacy Approved June 19, 2015 Standard
Supplement 6 Labeling Approved November 14, 2014 Standard
Supplement 3 Labeling Approved February 24, 2014 Standard
Supplement 4 Labeling Approved February 14, 2014 Standard
Supplement 2 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved September 2, 2013 Standard
Supplement 1 Labeling Approved June 30, 2013 Standard
Original application 1 Type 1 - New Molecular Entity Approved October 22, 2012 Standard

Review documents

  • 0 · Supplement · February 20, 2024
  • 0 · Supplement · February 20, 2024
  • 0 · Supplement · October 27, 2023
  • 0 · Supplement · October 27, 2023
  • 0 · Supplement · June 4, 2019
  • 0 · Supplement · May 31, 2019
  • 0 · Supplement · May 31, 2019
  • 0 · Supplement · October 3, 2018
  • 0 · Supplement · October 3, 2018
  • 0 · Supplement · October 1, 2018
  • 0 · Supplement · July 28, 2017
  • 0 · Supplement · July 28, 2017
  • 0 · Supplement · July 28, 2017
  • 0 · Supplement · November 8, 2016
  • 0 · Supplement · November 7, 2016
  • 0 · Supplement · June 24, 2015
  • 0 · Supplement · June 23, 2015
  • 0 · Supplement · November 20, 2014
  • 0 · Supplement · November 17, 2014
  • 0 · Supplement · February 26, 2014
  • 0 · Supplement · February 19, 2014
  • 0 · Supplement · February 19, 2014
  • 0 · Supplement · July 11, 2013
  • 0 · Supplement · July 3, 2013
  • 0 · Original application · November 28, 2012
  • 0 · Original application · October 26, 2012
  • 0 · Original application · October 26, 2012
  • 0 · Supplement · January 1, 1900
  • 0 · Supplement · January 1, 1900
  • 0 · Original application · January 1, 1900

Prescribing information

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Reproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20221228). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.

HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · 20221228

Boxed Warning

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WARNING: SERIOUS PSYCHIATRIC AND BEHAVIORAL REACTIONS Serious or life-threatening psychiatric and behavioral adverse reactions including aggression, hostility, irritability, anger, and homicidal ideation and threats have been reported in patients taking FYCOMPA ( 5.1 ) . These reactions occurred in patients with and without prior psychiatric history, prior aggressive behavior, or concomitant use of medications associated with hostility and aggression ( 5.1 ) . Advise patients and caregivers to contact a healthcare provider immediately if any of these reactions or changes in mood, behavior, or personality that are not typical for the patient are observed while taking FYCOMPA or after discontinuing FYCOMPA ( 5.1 ) . Closely monitor patients particularly during the titration period and at higher doses ( 5.1 ) . FYCOMPA should be reduced if these symptoms occur and should be discontinued immediately if symptoms are severe or are worsening ( 5.1 ) . WARNING: SERIOUS PSYCHIATRIC AND BEHAVIORAL REACTIONS See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Serious or life-threatening psychiatric and behavioral adverse reactions including aggression, hostility, irritability, anger, and homicidal ideation and threats have been reported in patients taking FYCOMPA ( 5.1 ) Monitor patients for these reactions as well as for changes in mood, behavior, or personality that are not typical for the patient, particularly during the titration period and at higher doses ( 5.1 ) FYCOMPA should be reduced if these symptoms occur and should be discontinued immediately if symptoms are severe or are worsening ( 5.1 )

Indications and Usage

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1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE FYCOMPA, a non-competitive AMPA glutamate receptor antagonist, is indicated for: Treatment of partial-onset seizures with or without secondarily generalized seizures in patients with epilepsy 4 years of age and older ( 1.1 ) Adjunctive therapy in the treatment of primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures in patients with epilepsy 12 years of age and older ( 1.2 ) 1.1 Partial - Onset Seizures FYCOMPA is indicated for the treatment of partial-onset seizures with or without secondarily generalized seizures in patients with epilepsy 4 years of age and older. 1.2 Primary Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizures FYCOMPA is indicated as adjunctive therapy for the treatment of primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures in patients with epilepsy 12 years of age and older.

Dosage and Administration

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2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Dosing in the absence of moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers Starting dose: 2 mg once daily orally at bedtime ( 2.1 , 2.2 ) May increase dose based on clinical response and tolerability by increments of 2 mg once daily no more frequently than at weekly intervals ( 2.1 , 2.2 ) Recommended maintenance dose in monotherapy or adjunctive therapy for partial-onset seizures: 8 mg to 12 mg once daily at bedtime ( 2.1 ) Recommended maintenance dose in adjunctive therapy for primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures: 8 mg once daily at bedtime ( 2.2 ) Measure oral suspension using provided adaptor and dosing syringe ( 2.7 ) D osing in the p resence of c oncomitant moderate or strong CY P3A4 inducers : see section 2.3 Specific Populations Mild and Moderate Hepatic Impairment: Maximum recommended daily dose is 6 mg (mild) and 4 mg (moderate) once daily at bedtime ( 2.4 ) Severe Hepatic Impairment: Not recommended ( 2.4 ) Severe Renal Impairment or on Hemodialysis: Not recommended ( 2.5 ) Elderly: Increase dose no more frequently than every 2 weeks ( 2.6 ) 2.1 Dosage for Partial-Onset Seizures Monotherapy or Adjunctive Therapy The recommended starting dosage of FYCOMPA in adults and pediatric patients 4 years of age and older is 2 mg once daily taken orally at bedtime. Increase dosage no more frequently than at weekly intervals by increments of 2 mg once daily based on individual clinical response and tolerability. The recommended maintenance dose range is 8 mg to 12 mg once daily, although some patients may respond to a dose of 4 mg daily. A dose of 12 mg once daily resulted in somewhat greater reductions in seizure rates than the dose of 8 mg once daily, but with a substantial increase in adverse reactions. Dosage adjustment is recommended with concomitant use of moderate or strong CYP3A4 enzyme inducing drugs, which include certain antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ]. 2.2 Dosage for Primary Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizures Adjunctive Therapy The recommended starting dosage of FYCOMPA in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older is 2 mg once daily taken orally at bedtime. Increase dosage no more frequently than at weekly intervals by increments of 2 mg once daily based on individual clinical response and tolerability. The recommended maintenance dose is 8 mg once daily taken at bedtime. Patients who are tolerating FYCOMPA at 8 mg once daily and require further reduction of seizures may benefit from a dose increase up to 12 mg once daily if tolerated. Dosage adjustment is recommended with concomitant use of moderate or strong CYP3A4 enzyme inducing drugs, which include certain AEDs [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ]. 2.3 Dosage Modifications with Concomitant Use of Moderate or Strong CYP3A4 Enzyme Inducer s Moderate and strong CYP3A4 inducers, including enzyme-inducing AEDs such as phenytoin, carbamazepine, and oxcarbazepine, cause a reduction in FYCOMPA plasma levels [ see Drug Interactions (7.2) , Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Therefore, in adults and pediatric patients 4 years of age and older receiving these concomitant enzyme-inducing drugs, the recommended starting dosage of FYCOMPA is 4 mg once daily taken orally at bedtime. Increase dosage by increments of 2 mg once daily based on individual clinical response and tolerability, no more frequently than at weekly intervals. A maintenance dose has not been established in clinical trials. The highest dose studied in patients on concomitant enzyme-inducing AEDs was 12 mg once daily. When moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers are introduced or withdrawn from a patient’s treatment regimen, the patient should be closely monitored for clinical response and tolerability. Dose adjustment of FYCOMPA may be necessary. 2. 4 Dosage Adjustment in Patients with Hepatic Impairment In patients with mild and moderate hepatic impairment, the starting dose of FYCOMPA is 2 mg once daily. Increase dosage by increments of 2 mg once …

Dosage Forms and Strengths

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3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Tablets 2 mg tablets: orange, round, debossed with “2” on one side and “Є 275” on the other. 4 mg tablets: red, round, debossed with “4” on one side and “Є 277” on the other. 6 mg tablets: pink, round, debossed with “6” on one side and “Є 294” on the other. 8 mg tablets: purple, round, debossed with “8” on one side and “Є 295” on the other. 10 mg tablets: green, round, debossed with “10” on one side and “Є 296” on the other. 12 mg tablets: blue, round, debossed with “12” on one side and “Є 297” on the other. Oral Suspension 0.5 mg/mL white to off-white opaque liquid suspension for oral administration. Tablets: 2 mg, 4 mg, 6 mg, 8 mg, 10 mg, and 12 mg ( 3 ) Oral Suspension: 0.5 mg/mL ( 3 )

Contraindications

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4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None ( 4 )

Warnings and Cautions

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5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Suicidal Behavior and Ideation: Monitor for suicidal thoughts or behavior ( 5.2 ) Neurologic Effects: Monitor for dizziness, gait disturbance, somnolence, and fatigue ( 5.3 ) Patients should use caution when driving or operating machinery ( 5.3 ) Falls: Monitor for falls and injuries ( 5.4 ) Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)/ Multi-Organ Hypersensitivity: Discontinue if no alternate etiology ( 5.5 ) Withdrawal of Antiepileptic Drugs: In patients with epilepsy, there may be an increase in seizure frequency ( 5.6 ) 5.1 Serious P sychiatric and Behavioral Reactions In the controlled partial-onset seizure clinical trials, hostility- and aggression-related adverse reactions occurred in 12% and 20% of patients randomized to receive FYCOMPA at doses of 8 mg and 12 mg per day, respectively, compared to 6% of patients in the placebo group. These effects were dose-related and generally appeared within the first 6 weeks of treatment, although new events continued to be observed through more than 37 weeks. FYCOMPA-treated patients experienced more hostility- and aggression-related adverse reactions that were serious, severe, and led to dose reduction, interruption, and discontinuation more frequently than placebo-treated patients. In general, in placebo-controlled partial-onset seizure clinical trials, neuropsychiatric events were reported more frequently in patients being treated with FYCOMPA than in patients taking placebo. These events included irritability, aggression, anger, and anxiety, which occurred in 2% or greater of FYCOMPA-treated patients and twice as frequently as in placebo-treated patients. Other symptoms that occurred with FYCOMPA and were more common than with placebo included belligerence, affect lability, agitation, and physical assault. Some of these events were reported as serious and life-threatening. Homicidal ideation and/or threat were exhibited in 0.1% of 4,368 FYCOMPA-treated patients in controlled and open label trials, including non-epilepsy trials . Homicidal ideation and/or threat have also been reported postmarketing in patients treated with FYCOMPA. In the partial-onset seizure clinical trials, these events occurred in patients with and without prior psychiatric history, prior aggressive behavior, or concomitant use of medications associated with hostility and aggression. Some patients experienced worsening of their pre-existing psychiatric conditions. Patients with active psychotic disorders and unstable recurrent affective disorders were excluded from the clinical trials. The combination of alcohol and FYCOMPA significantly worsened mood and increased anger. Patients taking FYCOMPA should avoid the use of alcohol [ see Drug Interactions (7.3) ] . Similar serious psychiatric and behavioral events were observed in the primary generalized tonic-clonic seizure clinical trial. In healthy volunteers taking FYCOMPA, observed psychiatric events included paranoia, euphoric mood, agitation, anger, mental status changes, and disorientation/confusional state. In the non-epilepsy trials, psychiatric events that occurred in perampanel-treated patients more often than placebo-treated patients included disorientation, delusion, and paranoia. In the postmarketing setting, there have been reports of psychosis (acute psychosis, hallucinations, delusions, paranoia) and delirium (delirium, confusional state, disorientation, memory impairment) in patients treated with FYCOMPA [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] . Patients, their caregivers, and families should be informed that FYCOMPA may increase the risk of psychiatric events. Patients should be monitored during treatment and for at least 1 month after the last dose of FYCOMPA, and especially when taking higher doses and during the initial few weeks of drug therapy (titration period) or at other times of dose increases. Dose of FYCOMPA should be reduced if these symptoms occur. Permanently discontinue FYCOMPA for persistent …

Adverse Reactions

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6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious adverse reactions are described below and elsewhere in the labeling: Serious Psychiatric and Behavioral Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Suicidal Behavior and Ideation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Neurologic Effects [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Falls [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)/Multiorgan Hypersensitivity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] Most common adverse reactions (≥5% and ≥1% higher than placebo) include dizziness, somnolence, fatigue, irritability, falls, nausea, weight gain, vertigo, ataxia, headache, vomiting, contusion, abdominal pain, and anxiety ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Eisai at 1-888-274-2378 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch 6.1 Clinical Trial s Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice. Partial - Onset Seizures Adult and Adolescent Patients (12 years of age and older) A total of 1,038 patients receiving FYCOMPA (2, 4, 8, or 12 mg once daily) constituted the safety population in the pooled analysis of the placebo-controlled trials (Studies 1, 2, and 3) in patients with partial-onset seizures. Approximately 51% of patients were female, and the mean age was 35 years. Adverse Reactions Leading to Discontinuation In controlled clinical trials (Studies 1, 2, and 3), the rate of discontinuation as a result of an adverse reaction was 3%, 8%, and 19% in patients randomized to receive FYCOMPA at the recommended doses of 4 mg, 8 mg, and 12 mg per day, respectively, and 5% in patients randomized to receive placebo [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . The adverse reactions most commonly leading to discontinuation (≥1% in the 8 mg or 12 mg FYCOMPA group and greater than placebo) were dizziness, somnolence, vertigo, aggression, anger, ataxia, blurred vision, irritability, and dysarthria [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 , 5.3 ) ] . Most Common Adverse Reactions Table 2 gives the incidence in the controlled clinical trials (Studies 1, 2, and 3) of the adverse reactions that occurred in ≥2% of patients with partial-onset seizures in the FYCOMPA 12 mg dose group and more frequent than placebo (in order of decreasing frequency for the 12 mg dose group). The most common dose-related adverse reactions in patients receiving FYCOMPA at doses of 8 mg or 12 mg (≥4% and occurring at least 1% higher than the placebo group) included dizziness (36%), somnolence (16%), fatigue (10%), irritability (9%), falls (7%), nausea (7%), ataxia (5%), balance disorder (4%), gait disturbance (4%), vertigo (4%), and weight gain (4%). For almost every adverse reaction, rates were higher on 12 mg and more often led to dose reduction or discontinuation. Table 2. Adverse Reactions in Pooled Placebo-Controlled Trials in Adult and Adolescent Patients with Partial-Onset Seizures (Studies 1, 2, and 3) (Reactions ≥ 2% of Patients in Highest FYCOMPA Dose (12 mg) Group and More Frequent than Placebo) Placebo n=442 % FYCOMPA 4 mg n=172 % 8 mg n=431 % 12 mg n=255 % Dizziness 9 16 32 43 Somnolence 7 9 16 18 Headache 11 11 11 13 Irritability 3 4 7 12 Fatigue 5 8 8 12 Falls 3 2 5 10 Ataxia 0 1 3 8 Nausea 5 3 6 8 Vertigo 1 4 3 5 Back pain 2 2 2 5 Dysarthria 0 1 3 4 Anxiety 1 2 3 4 Blurred vision 1 1 3 4 Gait disturbance 1 1 4 4 Weight gain 1 4 4 4 Cough 3 1 1 4 Upper respiratory tract infection 3 3 3 4 Vomiting 3 2 3 4 Hypersomnia 0 1 2 3 Anger <1 0 1 3 Aggression 1 1 2 3 Balance disorder 1 0 5 3 Diplopia 1 1 1 3 Head injury 1 1 1 3 Hypoaesthesia 1 0 0 3 Pain in extremity 1 0 2 3 Constipation 2 2 2 3 Myalgia 2 1 1 3 Coordination abnormal 0 1 <1 2 Euphoric mood 0 0 <1 2 Confusional state <1 1 1 2 Hyponatremia <1 0 0 2 Limb injury <1 1 1 2 Mood alte …

Drug Interactions

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7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Contraceptives: 12 mg once daily may decrease the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives containing levonorgestrel ( 7.1 ) Moderate and Strong CYP3A4 Inducers (including carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, and phenytoin): increase clearance of perampanel and decrease perampanel plasma concentrations. When moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers are introduced or withdrawn, monitor patients closely. Dose adjustment of FYCOMPA may be necessary ( 2.3 , 7.2 ) 7.1 Contraceptives With concomitant use, FYCOMPA at a dose of 12 mg per day reduced levonorgestrel exposure by approximately 40% [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Use of FYCOMPA with contraceptives containing levonorgestrel may render them less effective. Additional non-hormonal forms of contraception are recommended [ see Use in Specific Populations (8.3) ] . 7.2 Moderate and Strong CYP3A4 Inducers The concomitant use of known moderate and strong CYP3A4 inducers including carbamazepine, phenytoin, or oxcarbazepine with FYCOMPA decreased the plasma levels of perampanel by approximately 50-67% [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . The starting doses for FYCOMPA should be increased in the presence of moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers [ s e e Dosage and Administration (2.3) ] . When these moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers are introduced or withdrawn from a patient’s treatment regimen, the patient should be closely monitored for clinical response and tolerability. Dose adjustment of FYCOMPA may be necessary [ see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ] . 7.3 Alcohol and Other CNS Depressants The concomitant use of FYCOMPA and CNS depressants including alcohol may increase CNS depression. A pharmacodynamic interaction study in healthy subjects found that the effects of FYCOMPA on complex tasks such as driving ability were additive or supra-additive to the impairment effects of alcohol [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Multiple dosing of FYCOMPA 12 mg per day also enhanced the effects of alcohol to interfere with vigilance and alertness, and increased levels of anger, confusion, and depression. These effects may also be seen when FYCOMPA is used in combination with other CNS depressants. Care should be taken when administering FYCOMPA with these agents. Patients should limit activity until they have experience with concomitant use of CNS depressants (e.g., benzodiazepines, narcotics, barbiturates, sedating antihistamines). Advise patients not to drive or operate machinery until they have gained sufficient experience on FYCOMPA to gauge whether it adversely affects these activities.

Use in Specific Populations

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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Pregnancy: Based on animal data, may cause fetal harm ( 8.1 ) 8.1 Pregnancy Pregnancy Exposure Registry There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), such as FYCOMPA, during pregnancy. Encourage women who are taking FYCOMPA during pregnancy to enroll in the North American Antiepileptic Drug (NAAED) Pregnancy Registry by calling 1-888-233-2334 or visiting http://www.aedpregnancyregistry.org. Risk Summary There are no adequate data on the developmental risk associated with use in pregnant women. In animal studies, perampanel induced developmental toxicity in pregnant rat and rabbit at clinically relevant doses [ see Data ] . In the U.S. general population the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2-4% and 15-20%, respectively. The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. Data Animal Data Oral administration of perampanel (1, 3, or 10 mg/kg/day) to pregnant rats throughout organogenesis resulted in an increase in visceral abnormalities (diverticulum of the intestine) at all doses tested; maternal toxicity was observed at the mid and high doses. In a dose-ranging study at higher oral doses (10, 30, or 60 mg/kg/day), embryo lethality and reduced fetal body weight were observed at the mid and high doses tested. The lowest dose tested (1 mg/kg/day) is similar to a human dose of 8 mg/day based on body surface area (mg/m 2 ). Upon oral administration of perampanel (1, 3, or 10 mg/kg/day) to pregnant rabbits throughout organogenesis, embryo lethality and maternal toxicity were observed at the mid and high doses tested; the no-effect dose for embryo-fetal developmental toxicity in rabbit (1 mg/kg/day) is approximately 2 times a human dose of 8 mg/day based on body surface area (mg/m 2 ). Oral administration of perampanel (1, 3, or 10 mg/kg/day) to rats throughout gestation and lactation resulted in fetal and pup deaths at the mid and high doses (associated with maternal toxicity) and delayed sexual maturation in males and females at the highest dose tested. No effects were observed on measures of neurobehavioral or reproductive function in the offspring. The no-effect dose for pre- and postnatal developmental toxicity in rat (1 mg/kg/day) is similar to a human dose of 8 mg/day based on body surface area (mg/m 2 ). 8. 2 Lactation Risk Summary There are no data on the presence of perampanel in human milk, the effects on the breastfed child, or the effects of the drug on milk production. Perampanel and/or its metabolites are present in rat milk, and are detected at concentrations higher than that in maternal plasma. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for FYCOMPA and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from FYCOMPA or from the underlying maternal condition. 8.3 Females and Males of Reproductive Potential Contraception Use of FYCOMPA may reduce the efficacy of hormonal contraceptives containing levonorgestrel. Advise women taking FYCOMPA who are using a levonorgestrel-containing contraceptive to use an additional non-hormonal form of contraception while using FYCOMPA and for a month after discontinuation [ see Drug Interactions (7.1) , Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. 8.4 Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness of FYCOMPA for the treatment of partial-onset seizures have been established in pediatric patients 4 years of age and older. The safety and effectiveness of FYCOMPA in patients 12 years of age and older was established by three randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter studies, which included 72 pediatric patients between 12 and 16 years of age exposed to FYCOMPA [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) and Clinical Studies (14.1) ] . Use of FYCOMPA for the treatment of partial-onset seizures in pediatric patients …

Mechanism of Action

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12.1 Mechanism of Action Perampanel is a non-competitive antagonist of the ionotropic α-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid (AMPA) glutamate receptor on post-synaptic neurons. Glutamate is the primary excitatory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system and is implicated in a number of neurological disorders caused by neuronal over excitation. The precise mechanism by which FYCOMPA exerts its antiepileptic effects in humans is unknown.

Description

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11 DESCRIPTION FYCOMPA tablets and oral suspension contain perampanel, a non-competitive AMPA receptor antagonist, as a 4:3 hydrate. The chemical name of the active ingredient is 2-(1′,6′-dihydro-6′-oxo-1′-phenyl[2,3′-bipyridin]-5′-yl)-benzonitrile, hydrate (4:3). The molecular formula is C 23 H 15 N 3 O • 3⁄4H 2 O and the molecular weight is 362.90 (349.39 for anhydrous perampanel). It is a white to yellowish white powder. It is freely soluble in 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone, sparingly soluble in acetonitrile and acetone, slightly soluble in methanol, ethanol and ethyl acetate, very slightly soluble in 1-octanol and diethyl ether, and practically insoluble in heptane and water. The chemical structure is: Tablets FYCOMPA tablets are round, bi-convex, film-coated tablets containing 2 mg, 4 mg, 6 mg, 8 mg, 10 mg, or 12 mg of perampanel. Tablets contain the following inactive ingredients: lactose monohydrate, low substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose, povidone, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, talc, and titanium dioxide. Tablets of different strengths may contain yellow ferric oxide (10 mg and 2 mg), red ferric oxide (2 mg, 4 mg, 6 mg, 8 mg), black ferric oxide (8 mg), and FD&C Blue No. 2 (indigo carmine) aluminum lake (10 mg and 12 mg). Oral Suspension FYCOMPA oral suspension is a white to off-white opaque liquid providing perampanel in a concentration of 0.5 mg/mL. The oral suspension contains the following inactive ingredients: sorbitol, microcrystalline cellulose, carboxymethyl-cellulose sodium, poloxamer, simethicone, citric acid, sodium benzoate and purified water. chemical structure

10 OVERDOSAGE The highest reported overdose of FYCOMPA was 300 mg. Events reported after FYCOMPA overdose include somnolence, stupor, coma, psychiatric or behavioral reactions, altered mental status, and dizziness or gait disturbances. There is no available specific antidote to the overdose reactions of FYCOMPA. In the event of overdose, standard medical practice for the management of any overdose should be used. An adequate airway, oxygenation, and ventilation should be ensured; monitoring of cardiac rhythm and vital sign measurement is recommended. A certified poison control center should be contacted for updated information on the management of overdose with FYCOMPA. Due to its long half-life, the reactions caused by FYCOMPA could be prolonged.

How Supplied / Storage and Handling

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING 16.1 How Supplied FYCOMPA Tablets 2 mg are orange, round, biconvex, film-coated tablets debossed with “2” on one side and “Є 275” on the other. They are supplied as follows: Bottles of 30 NDC 62856-272-30 Bottles of 90 NDC 62856-272-90 4 mg are red, round, biconvex, film-coated tablets debossed with “4” on one side and “Є 277” on the other. They are supplied as follows: Bottles of 30 NDC 62856-274-30 Bottles of 90 NDC 62856-274-90 6 mg are pink, round, biconvex, film-coated tablets debossed with “6” on one side and “Є 294” on the other. They are supplied as follows: Bottles of 30 NDC 62856-276-30 Bottles of 90 NDC 62856-276-90 8 mg are purple, round, biconvex, film-coated tablets debossed with “8” on one side and “Є 295” on the other. They are supplied as follows: Bottles of 30 NDC 62856-278-30 Bottles of 90 NDC 62856-278-90 10 mg are green, round, biconvex, film-coated tablets debossed with “10” on one side and “Є 296” on the other. They are supplied as follows: Bottles of 30 NDC 62856-280-30 Bottles of 90 NDC 62856-280-90 12 mg are blue, round, biconvex, film-coated tablets debossed with “12” on one side and “Є 297” on the other. They are supplied as follows: Bottles of 30 NDC 62856-282-30 Bottles of 90 NDC 62856-282-90 FYCOMPA Oral Suspension 0.5 mg/mL is a white to off-white opaque liquid. It is supplied in a round amber PET bottle with a child-resistant closure. It is packaged with a dispenser set that provides two 20-mL graduated oral dosing syringes and a push-in bottle adapter. Bottle containing 340 mL NDC 62856-290-38 16.2 Storage Tablets: store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature] Oral Suspension: Do not store above 30°C (86°F). Do not freeze. Use within 90 days after the first opening of the bottle.

16.1 How Supplied FYCOMPA Tablets 2 mg are orange, round, biconvex, film-coated tablets debossed with “2” on one side and “Є 275” on the other. They are supplied as follows: Bottles of 30 NDC 62856-272-30 Bottles of 90 NDC 62856-272-90 4 mg are red, round, biconvex, film-coated tablets debossed with “4” on one side and “Є 277” on the other. They are supplied as follows: Bottles of 30 NDC 62856-274-30 Bottles of 90 NDC 62856-274-90 6 mg are pink, round, biconvex, film-coated tablets debossed with “6” on one side and “Є 294” on the other. They are supplied as follows: Bottles of 30 NDC 62856-276-30 Bottles of 90 NDC 62856-276-90 8 mg are purple, round, biconvex, film-coated tablets debossed with “8” on one side and “Є 295” on the other. They are supplied as follows: Bottles of 30 NDC 62856-278-30 Bottles of 90 NDC 62856-278-90 10 mg are green, round, biconvex, film-coated tablets debossed with “10” on one side and “Є 296” on the other. They are supplied as follows: Bottles of 30 NDC 62856-280-30 Bottles of 90 NDC 62856-280-90 12 mg are blue, round, biconvex, film-coated tablets debossed with “12” on one side and “Є 297” on the other. They are supplied as follows: Bottles of 30 NDC 62856-282-30 Bottles of 90 NDC 62856-282-90 FYCOMPA Oral Suspension 0.5 mg/mL is a white to off-white opaque liquid. It is supplied in a round amber PET bottle with a child-resistant closure. It is packaged with a dispenser set that provides two 20-mL graduated oral dosing syringes and a push-in bottle adapter. Bottle containing 340 mL NDC 62856-290-38

Adverse event reports

Source: openFDA FAERS
7,532
FAERS reports mentioning this drug
as of 2026-09-25T03:42:24+00:00
A report count is not a risk measure. FAERS accepts voluntary and mandatory reports without establishing causation, and reporting is influenced by how widely a drug is used, how long it has been marketed, and media attention. FDA states that reports “do not prove that the drug caused the event”. Compare rates, not totals.

Attributed to this product's most-reported active ingredient: PERAMPANEL. Combination products with more than six active ingredients are not attributed, because a report count summed across a long ingredient list measures the list, not the medicine.

Packaging and NDCs

Source: NDC Directory
Every National Drug Code package associated with this medication. The NDC is the identifier used for dispensing, billing and pharmacovigilance in the United States.
Package NDC Product NDC Labeler Description Marketing start
69616-272-14 69616-272 Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 14 TABLET in 1 PACKAGE (69616-272-14) January 2, 2024
69616-272-30 69616-272 Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (69616-272-30) January 2, 2024
69616-272-90 69616-272 Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 90 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (69616-272-90) January 2, 2024
69616-274-14 69616-274 Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 14 TABLET in 1 PACKAGE (69616-274-14) January 2, 2024
69616-274-30 69616-274 Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (69616-274-30) January 2, 2024
69616-274-90 69616-274 Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 90 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (69616-274-90) January 2, 2024
69616-276-30 69616-276 Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (69616-276-30) January 2, 2024
69616-276-90 69616-276 Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 90 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (69616-276-90) January 2, 2024
69616-278-30 69616-278 Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (69616-278-30) January 2, 2024
69616-278-90 69616-278 Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 90 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (69616-278-90) January 2, 2024
69616-280-30 69616-280 Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (69616-280-30) January 2, 2024
69616-280-90 69616-280 Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 90 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (69616-280-90) January 2, 2024
69616-282-30 69616-282 Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (69616-282-30) January 2, 2024
69616-282-90 69616-282 Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 90 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (69616-282-90) January 2, 2024
62856-272-14 62856-272 Eisai Inc. 14 TABLET in 1 PACKET (62856-272-14) August 8, 2018
62856-272-30 62856-272 Eisai Inc. 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (62856-272-30) October 22, 2012
62856-272-90 62856-272 Eisai Inc. 90 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (62856-272-90) October 22, 2012
62856-274-14 62856-274 Eisai Inc. 14 TABLET in 1 PACKET (62856-274-14) August 8, 2018
62856-274-30 62856-274 Eisai Inc. 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (62856-274-30) October 22, 2012
62856-274-90 62856-274 Eisai Inc. 90 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (62856-274-90) October 22, 2012
62856-276-30 62856-276 Eisai Inc. 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (62856-276-30) October 22, 2012
62856-276-90 62856-276 Eisai Inc. 90 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (62856-276-90) October 22, 2012
62856-278-30 62856-278 Eisai Inc. 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (62856-278-30) October 22, 2012
62856-278-90 62856-278 Eisai Inc. 90 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (62856-278-90) October 22, 2012
62856-280-30 62856-280 Eisai Inc. 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (62856-280-30) October 22, 2012
62856-280-90 62856-280 Eisai Inc. 90 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (62856-280-90) October 22, 2012
62856-282-30 62856-282 Eisai Inc. 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (62856-282-30) October 22, 2012
62856-282-90 62856-282 Eisai Inc. 90 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (62856-282-90) October 22, 2012
69616-272 69616-272 Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. — January 2, 2024
69616-274 69616-274 Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. — January 2, 2024
69616-276 69616-276 Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. — January 2, 2024
69616-278 69616-278 Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. — January 2, 2024
69616-280 69616-280 Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. — January 2, 2024
69616-282 69616-282 Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. — January 2, 2024
62856-272 62856-272 Eisai Inc. — October 22, 2012
62856-274 62856-274 Eisai Inc. — October 22, 2012
62856-276 62856-276 Eisai Inc. — October 22, 2012
62856-278 62856-278 Eisai Inc. — October 22, 2012
62856-280 62856-280 Eisai Inc. — October 22, 2012
62856-282 62856-282 Eisai Inc. — October 22, 2012

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