Peranel 2
Rx- Generic:
- Perampanel
- Company:
- Square Pharmaceuticals PLC.
- Dosage form:
- Tablet
- Pack size:
- Strip (10 Tablet)
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৳ 15/unit
Pack: ৳ 150
At a glance
Perampanel is an anti-epileptic drug used for the treatment of partial-onset seizures with or without secondarily generalized seizures in patients from 4 years of age and older, and as adjunctive therapy for primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures in patients from 12 years of age and older.
Indications
- Partial-onset seizures with or without secondarily generalized seizures in patients from 4 years of age and older
- Adjunctive therapy for primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures in patients from 12 years of age and older
Dosage
Adult Dose (Oral):
- Starting dose: 2 mg once daily at bedtime
- May increase by increments of 2 mg weekly based on clinical response and tolerability
- Maintenance dose for partial-onset seizures: 8-12 mg once daily at bedtime
- Maintenance dose for primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures: 8 mg once daily at bedtime
- Mild hepatic impairment: Max 6 mg/day; Moderate: 4 mg/day
- Severe hepatic or renal impairment: Not recommended
- Elderly: Increase dose no more frequently than every 2 weeks
Side effects
Side Effects:
- Serious psychiatric and behavioral reactions
- Suicidal behavior and ideation
- Dizziness
- Somnolence
- Fatigue
- Irritability
- Falls
- Nausea
- Ataxia
- Balance disorder
Precautions & warnings
- Monitor for suicidal thoughts or behavior
- Monitor for dizziness, gait disturbance, somnolence, and fatigue
- Monitor for falls and injuries
- DRESS/Multi-organ hypersensitivity: Discontinue if no alternate etiology
- Withdrawal of antiepileptic drugs may increase seizure frequency
⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.