¿Qué es Xcopri?

Xcopri (cenobamato) es un medicamento anticonvulsivo aprobado para el tratamiento de convulsiones de inicio parcial en pacientes adultos. Funciona reduciendo la actividad eléctrica excesiva en el cerebro, probablemente mediante el aumento de la acción inhibitoria del GABA y la reducción de la actividad de los neurotransmisores excitatorios. Xcopri generalmente se prescribe cuando otros medicamentos para las convulsiones no han sido efectivos, y está disponible solo con receta médica.

Side Effects

• Dark urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes
• Unusual changes in mood or behavior, unusual thoughts, trouble sleeping
• Fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat, fainting

Warnings

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
• This medicine may cause the following problems:Heart rhythm problems (including QT shortening)Serious skin reactions, including drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS).
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
• This medicine may make you dizzy, drowsy, or clumsy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.
• Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.