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Fycompa 2 mg Tablet

Manufactured byEISAI PHARMACEUTICALS INDIA LTD
ContainsPerampanel
Description
Fycompa 2 mg Tablet is an antiepileptic medication. It is used in the treatment of seizures (a sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain causing fits). This medicine works by decreasing abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Fycompa 2 mg Tablet may cause common side effects such as dizziness, sleepiness, headache, weight gain, nausea, vomiting, tiredness, etc. Consult your doctor if these symptoms persist or worsen while taking the medication. Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking this medicine as it may increase the risk of dizziness and sleepiness. Fycompa 2 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. It is usually taken once a day at bedtime. Take it at around the same time every day for ease of remembering. Do not skip doses or discontinue the treatment suddenly as it may worsen your condition. Your doctor may suggest a gradual dose reduction over a period. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Skip the dose if it is near to the next scheduled dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one. Fycompa 2 mg Tablet is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. This medicine should be used with caution as it may cause psychiatric problems such as aggression (forceful and violent behaviour toward another person), irritability, anxiety, hallucination, anger, etc. Inform your doctor if you experience any changes in mood or behaviour changes, personality changes, suicidal thoughts, or thoughts about hurting others. Fycompa 2 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children under four years of age for the treatment of partial-onset seizures and children under 12 years of age for the treatment of primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking this medication.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Fycompa 2 mg Tablet

  • Dizziness
  • Sleepiness
  • Headache
  • Unusual tiredness and weakness
  • Irritability
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Blurred or double vision
  • Weight gain
  • Stomach pain
  • Loss of balance

Uses of Fycompa 2 mg Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Partial onset seizures
  • Primary generalised tonic-clonic seizures
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The time taken by Fycompa 2 mg Tablet to show its effect is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Fycompa 2 mg Tablet remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with Fycompa 2 mg Tablet due to the increased risk of severe side effects such as dizziness, difficulty in concentration, impaired judgment, confusion, nausea, vomiting, etc.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    Habit-forming tendencies have been reported with Fycompa 2 mg Tablet. Hence avoid taking this medicine for more than the recommended duration or higher dose than prescribed.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Fycompa 2 mg Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless necessary. Hence consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant. Your doctor may weigh the risks and benefits of using this medicine before prescribing it to you.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Due to the lack of safety information, Fycompa 2 mg Tablet should be used while breastfeeding only upon your doctor's recommendation.

Allergy

Avoid taking Fycompa 2 mg Tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Fycompa 2 mg Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless necessary. Hence consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant. Your doctor may weigh the risks and benefits of using this medicine before prescribing it to you.

Breast-feeding

Due to the lack of safety information, Fycompa 2 mg Tablet should be used while breastfeeding only upon your doctor's recommendation.
General warnings

Suicidal tendency

Fycompa 2 mg Tablet should be used with caution due to the increased risk of suicidal thoughts. Closely observe for any change in behaviour or mood while taking this medicine. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience suicidal thoughts or behaviour.

Falls

Fycompa 2 mg Tablet should be used with extreme caution due to the increased risk of falls, especially in the elderly. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience severe dizziness or drowsiness.

Driving or operating machines

Fycompa 2 mg Tablet may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Avoid driving vehicles or operating machines if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

Withdrawal symptoms

Abrupt discontinuation of Fycompa 2 mg Tablet may cause increased seizure frequency, especially if you have been using a high dose for a long duration. It may also cause other withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, nervousness, lethargy, sleep problems, etc. Your doctor may recommend a gradual dose reduction to minimize such effects. Hence do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Paediatrics

Fycompa 2 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children under four years of age for the treatment of partial-onset seizures and children under 12 years of age for the treatment of primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures.

Weight gain

Fycompa 2 mg Tablet may increase the risk of weight gain. It should be used with extreme caution and regular monitoring of body weight is recommended.

Use in the elderly

Fycompa 2 mg Tablet should be used with caution if you are 65 years of age or above due to the increased risk of side effects.

Psychiatric and behavioural Reactions

Fycompa 2 mg Tablet should be used with caution as it may cause mental health problems such as aggression (forceful and violent behaviour toward another person), irritability, anxiety, hallucination, anger, etc.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose of Fycompa 2 mg Tablet as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Never take more than the recommended dose. Seek emergency medical attention in case of an overdose with Fycompa 2 mg Tablet.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with Fycompa 2 mg Tablet due to the increased risk of severe side effects such as dizziness, difficulty in concentration, impaired judgment, confusion, nausea, vomiting, etc.
Interaction with Medicine

Quetiapine

Carbamazepine

Topiramate

Cetirizine

Disease interactions

Kidney impairment

Fycompa 2 mg Tablet should be used with caution if you have kidney problems. Your doctor may suggest tests to monitor your kidney function and recommend appropriate dose adjustments based on your clinical condition.

Liver impairment

Fycompa 2 mg Tablet should be used with caution if you have liver problems due to the increased risk of liver toxicity. Your doctor may suggest tests to monitor your liver function and recommend appropriate dose adjustments based on your clinical condition.

High Triglyceride

Fycompa 2 mg Tablet should be used with caution as it may cause an increase in triglyceride (a type of fat) levels in the blood. Your doctor may suggest tests to periodically monitor your triglyceride levels while you are taking this medicine.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take Fycompa 2 mg Tablet with or without food as instructed by your doctor. Do not break, chew, or crush the tablet. Ensure that the right dose of medicine is taken for the prescribed duration to avoid undesired effects. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor, as it may cause withdrawal symptoms like headache, irritability, nervousness, mood changes, anxiety, etc. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience changes in mood or behaviour or develop thoughts of self-harm. Avoid driving vehicles or operating machines if you experience dizziness or drowsiness after taking Fycompa 2 mg Tablet. This medicine should be used with caution as it may cause weight gain and an increase in triglyceride levels.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken at bedtime only

Causes sleepiness

How it works
Fycompa 2 mg Tablet works by decreasing abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

AMPA receptor antagonists, Anticonvulsants

Schedule

Schedule H

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Information on this page was last updated on 9 Aug 2022

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