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Drug profile · INN

perampanel

perampanel (FYCOMPA) is a glutamate receptor ionotropic ampa antagonist. Associated with Eisai Co.,. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved TGA: approved Nervous system (N03) N03AX22
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 3
News articles 0
Drug details — perampanel
US status
approved
Class
Nervous system (N03)
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
3
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

perampanel (FYCOMPA) is a glutamate receptor ionotropic ampa antagonist. Associated with Eisai Co.,. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN perampanel
Brand FYCOMPA
Mechanism Glutamate receptor ionotropic AMPA antagonist
Target Glutamate receptor ionotropic AMPA
Therapeutic class Nervous system (N03)
Route ORAL
Formulation SUSPENSION
ATC code N03AX22
Originator Eisai Co.,

Mechanism of action

Glutamate receptor ionotropic AMPA antagonist

Primary target: Glutamate receptor ionotropic AMPA

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA approved
TGA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. perampanel Phase 3 · Eisai · Epilepsy
  2. 5MILLE_CT1 Phase 2 · Istituto Gentili Italia · White-Sutton syndrome (POGZ-Related Disorder)
  3. E2007-G000-236 Phase 2 · Eisai · Childhood Epilepsy

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Frequently asked questions

What is perampanel?

perampanel (FYCOMPA) is a glutamate receptor ionotropic ampa antagonist. Associated with Eisai Co.,. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for perampanel?

FYCOMPA is a marketed brand name for perampanel. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of perampanel?

perampanel has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.