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FYCOMPA

PERAMPANEL AMPA Receptor Antagonists
Neurology Approved 2012-10-22
5
Indications
--
Phase 3 Trials
1
Priority Reviews
13
Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2012-10-22
Routes
ORAL
Dosage Forms
TABLET, SUSPENSION

Companies

Active Ingredient: PERAMPANEL

FYCOMPA Approval History

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What FYCOMPA Treats

3 indications

FYCOMPA is approved for 3 conditions since its original approval in 2012. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Partial-Onset Seizures
  • Primary Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizures
  • Epilepsy
Source: FDA Label

FYCOMPA Boxed Warning

SERIOUS PSYCHIATRIC AND BEHAVIORAL REACTIONS Serious or life-threatening psychiatric and behavioral adverse reactions including aggression, hostility, irritability, anger, and homicidal ideation and threats have been reported in patients taking FYCOMPA ( 5.1 ) . These reactions occurred in patients with and without prior psychiatric history, prior aggressive behavior, or concomitant use of medications associated with hostility and aggression ( 5.1 ) . Advise patients and caregivers to contact a ...

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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

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FYCOMPA FDA Label Details

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Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

FYCOMPA, a non-competitive AMPA glutamate receptor antagonist, is indicated for: Treatment of partial-onset seizures with or without secondarily generalized seizures in patients with epilepsy 4 years of age and older Adjunctive therapy in the treatment of primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures in patients with epilepsy 12 years of age and older 1.1 Partial - Onset Seizures FYCOMPA is indicated for the treatment of partial-onset seizures with or without secondarily generalized seizures in patients with epilepsy 4 years of age and older. 1.2 Primary Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizures FYCOMPA i...

⚠️ BOXED WARNING

WARNING: SERIOUS PSYCHIATRIC AND BEHAVIORAL REACTIONS Serious or life-threatening psychiatric and behavioral adverse reactions including aggression, hostility, irritability, anger, and homicidal ideation and threats have been reported in patients taking FYCOMPA ( 5.1 ) . These reactions occurred in ...

FYCOMPA Patents & Exclusivity

Latest Patent: Jun 2026

Patents (37 active)

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+ 27 more patents
Source: FDA Orange Book

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