Resumen de New Antiseizure Medication Approved

Diane S. Aschenbrenner

• * Perampanel (Fycompa) has been approved to treat partial-onset seizures (with or without generalized seizures) when other antiepileptic therapy hasn't been sufficient.

  * Perampanel, which is used in addition to other antiepileptic medications, can induce serious or even life-threatening psychiatric or behavioral changes. These adverse effects are more likely to occur during dosage escalation or when larger doses are prescribed.