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FYCOMPA (perampanel), antiepileptic
NEUROLOGY - New indication
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Posted on
Jan 03 2017
Reason for request
Extension of indication
No clinical benefit demonstrated by comparison with other antiepileptics in the treatment of primary generalised tonic-clonic seizures in patients from 12 years of age with idiopathic generalised epilepsy
- FYCOMPA has Marketing Authorisation in the treatment of primary generalised tonic-clonic seizures in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older with idiopathic generalised epilepsy, in combination with other antiepileptics.
- Without a comparative study, there was no demonstrable clinical benefit compared with other antiepileptics.
- The adverse effects are primarily neurological (vertigo, risk of fall) and psychiatric (irritability, aggression), some of which may be serious.
Clinical Benefit
| Substantial |
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Clinical Added Value
| no clinical added value |
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