Alkem Laboratories Ltd., a leading Indian pharmaceutical company with global operations, engaged in the development, manufacture and sale of pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products has announced the launch of Perampil (Perampanel) tablets 2 mg/4 mg/6 mg to make the treatment accessible to epilepsy patients and healthcare providers improve their quality of life. 

Alkem has launched Perampil, at 2 mg (Rs. 49/strip of 7 tablets), 4 mg (Rs. 180/strip of 15 tablets) and 6 mg (Rs. 300/strip of 15 tablets) to improve patient access. 

The product reaffirms Alkem’s commitment towards improving epilepsy care by bringing multiple treatment options of quality products to patients and health care professionals in India. Alkem had also launched Brivasure (Brivaracetam) tablets in March 2021 for the adjunctive management of partial onset seizure with or without secondary generalization. 

The drug, Perampanel, has been approved by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI), as an adjunctive therapy in treatment of partial onset seizures in patients with epilepsy aged 4 years and older and also as an adjunctive therapy in treatment of primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures in patients with epilepsy aged 12 years and older. Alkem continues to work persistently towards the production of top-quality products to improve patient access and quality of life for them.

The company produces branded generics, generic drugs, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and nutraceuticals, which it markets in India and International markets. With a portfolio of more than 800 brands in India, Alkem is ranked the fifth largest pharmaceutical company in India in terms of domestic sales.