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
Available Medicine for Perampanel
PerepsyCipla Ltd
₹123 to ₹1542 variant(s)
PeramnelIcon Life Sciences
₹95 to ₹1452 variant(s)
PercompaLinux Laboratories
₹103 to ₹2163 variant(s)
ExinolAlteus Biogenics Pvt Ltd
₹150 to ₹3753 variant(s)
HetramHetero Healthcare Limited
₹90 to ₹2203 variant(s)
PerampaIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹107 to ₹2994 variant(s)
TorpanelTorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹119 to ₹3495 variant(s)
PerampleAlkem Laboratories Ltd
₹3001 variant(s)
PerampraIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹2001 variant(s)
AmpanelSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹105 to ₹2103 variant(s)
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.