Perampanel
Information about Perampanel
Perampanel uses
Perampanel is used to prevent seizures.
How perampanel works
Perampanel is an antiepileptic medication. It prevents seizures in patients with epilepsy by blocking a receptor in the brain known as the glutamate receptor, thereby suppressing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Common side effects of perampanel
Dizziness, Sleepiness, Fatigue, Fall, Nausea, Irritability, Headache, Abnormality of voluntary movements, Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Mood swings, Decreased sodium level in blood, Confusion, Drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) syndrome, Psychosis, Memory impairment, Delusion, Delirium (acute confusional state)
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Expert advice for Perampanel
- Take your medication regularly as directed by your doctor as missing doses can trigger seizures.
- Do not change the brand of your medicine and make sure that you have sufficient amount of medicine present with you.
- Some healthy tips to prevent seizures:
- Take a healthy diet along with regular exercise.
- Practice yoga every day.
- Get enough sleep at nighttime.
- Limit the use of screen time such as mobile/ laptop.
- Take your medication on time.
- Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Perampanel affects you.
- It may cause weight gain. Hence, monitor your weight regularly.
- Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts or behavior.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may increase the seizure frequency.
Frequently asked questions for Perampanel
Perampanel
Q. Does Perampanel have abuse potential?
Yes, Perampanel has abuse potential in addition to its rewarding psychological or physiological effects. If a patient has a history of drug abuse then monitoring for Perampanel abuse should be done.
Q. What are the most serious side effects of Perampanel?
Perampanel may cause some serious psychiatric and behavioral side effects such as aggression, hostility, irritability, anger, and suicidal and murderous thoughts.
Q. What are the withdrawal symptoms of Perampanel?
Perampanel may cause physical dependence which means that suddenly stopping it may cause withdrawal symptoms which include anxiety, nervousness, irritability, fatigue, weakness, lethargy, mood swings, and sleeplessness.