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Did you see this epilepsy news?
There is a new epilepsy drug: Fycompa (perampanel).
This one is truly a new drug. Something more to try for those that have intractable epilepsy. The literature says it is used for partial seizures in those over 12 years of age. Unfortunately the package insert also has a black box warning for "neuropsychiatric events."
http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm325038.htm
There are two "new" (sort of) Epilepsy Drugs: Oxtellar XR & Trokendi XR.
Both have an existing seizure drug as the main ingredient. Oxtellar's main ingredient is oxcarbazepine (trileptal). Trokendi's main ingredient is Topiramate (topamax). The only big improvement is that these two drugs are taken only once per day instead of the twice a day with the plain old generics. That has the possibility of being a good improvement for everybody, especially those with cognitive impairments, a super active job, people who have a hard time taking pills, etc.
Oxtellar XR & Trokendi XR
http://www.sfgate.com/business/article/FDA-approves-Supernus-epilepsy-drug-Oxtellar-XR-3970933.php
FYI About Black Box Warnings.
http://drugs.about.com/od/medicationabcs/a/BlackBoxWarning.htm
There is a new epilepsy drug: Fycompa (perampanel).
This one is truly a new drug. Something more to try for those that have intractable epilepsy. The literature says it is used for partial seizures in those over 12 years of age. Unfortunately the package insert also has a black box warning for "neuropsychiatric events."
http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm325038.htm
There are two "new" (sort of) Epilepsy Drugs: Oxtellar XR & Trokendi XR.
Both have an existing seizure drug as the main ingredient. Oxtellar's main ingredient is oxcarbazepine (trileptal). Trokendi's main ingredient is Topiramate (topamax). The only big improvement is that these two drugs are taken only once per day instead of the twice a day with the plain old generics. That has the possibility of being a good improvement for everybody, especially those with cognitive impairments, a super active job, people who have a hard time taking pills, etc.
Oxtellar XR & Trokendi XR
http://www.sfgate.com/business/article/FDA-approves-Supernus-epilepsy-drug-Oxtellar-XR-3970933.php
FYI About Black Box Warnings.
A black box warning is the sternest warning by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that a medication can carry and still remain on the market in the United States.
A black box warning appears on the label of a prescription medication to alert you and your healthcare provider about any important safety concerns, such as serious side effects or life-threatening risks.
A black box warning, also known as a “black label warning” or “boxed warning,” is named for the black border surrounding the text of the warning that appears on the package insert, label, and other literature describing the medication (e.g., magazine advertising). It is the most serious medication warning required by the FDA.
When Does the FDA Require a Boxed Warning?
The FDA requires a black box warning for one of the following situations:
- The medication can cause serious undesirable effects (such as a fatal, life-threatening or permanently disabling adverse reaction) compared to the potential benefit from the drug. Depending on your health condition, you and your doctor would need to decide if the potential benefit of taking the drug is worth the risk.
- A serious adverse reaction can be prevented, reduced in frequency, or reduced in severity by proper use of the drug. For example, a medication may be safe to use in adults, but not in children. Or, the drug may be safe to use in adult women who are not pregnant.
http://drugs.about.com/od/medicationabcs/a/BlackBoxWarning.htm