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BRIEF SUMMARY OF INFORMATIO­N ABOUT XCOPRI® (cenobamate tablets) CV Rx Only (ex-koh-pree) Tablets, for oral use

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This informatio­n does not take the place of talking to your doctor about your medical condition or treatment. If you have any questions about XCOPRI (cenobamate tablets) CV, ask your doctor. Only your doctor can determine if XCOPRI is right for you.

WHAT IS XCOPRI?

XCOPRI is a prescripti­on medicine used to treat partial-onset seizures in adults. It is not known if XCOPRI is safe and effective in children.

WHAT ARE THE MOST SERIOUS WARNINGS ABOUT XCOPRI? XCOPRI can cause serious side effects, including: 1. Serious or life-threatenin­g allergic reactions which may affect organs and other parts of your body like the liver or blood cells. You may or may not have a rash with

these types of reactions.

Call your healthcare provider right away and go to the nearest emergency room if you have any of the following:

• swelling of your face, eyes, lips, or tongue

• trouble swallowing or breathing

• a skin rash

• hives

• fever, swollen glands, or sore throat that does not go away or comes and goes • painful sores in the mouth or around your eyes

yellowing of your skin or eyes

• • unusual bruising or bleeding

• severe fatigue or weakness • severe muscle pain • frequent infections that do not go away

These symptoms may be the first signs of a serious reaction. A healthcare provider should examine you to decide if you should continue taking XCOPRI.

2. Like other antiepilep­tic drugs, XCOPRI may cause suicidal thoughts or actions in a very small number of people, about 1 in 500. Call a healthcare provider right away if you have any of these symptoms, especially if they are new, worse, or worry you:

• thoughts about suicide or dying

• attempts to commit suicide

• new or worse depression

• new or worse anxiety

• feeling agitated or restless

• panic attacks

• trouble sleeping (insomnia)

• new or worse irritabili­ty

• acting aggressive, being angry, or violent

• acting on dangerous impulses

• an extreme increase in activity and talking (mania)

• other unusual changes in behavior or mood

Suicidal thoughts or actions may be caused by things other than medicines. If you have suicidal thoughts or actions, your healthcare provider may check for other causes.

How can I watch for early symptoms of suicidal thoughts and actions?

• Pay attention to any changes, especially sudden changes, in mood, behaviors, thoughts, or feelings.

• Keep all follow-up visits with your healthcare provider as scheduled.

Call your healthcare provider between visits as needed, especially if you are worried about symptoms.

3. Do not stop taking XCOPRI without first talking to your healthcare provider.

• Stopping XCOPRI suddenly can cause serious problems.

• Stopping a seizure medicine suddenly can cause seizures that will not stop (status epilepticu­s).

4. XCOPRI is a federally controlled substance (CV) because it can be abused or lead to

dependence. Keep XCOPRI in a safe place to prevent misuse and abuse. Tell your healthcare provider if you have ever abused or been dependent on alcohol, prescripti­on medicines, or street drugs. Selling or giving away XCOPRI may harm others and is against the law.

WHO SHOULD NOT TAKE XCOPRI? Do not take XCOPRI if you:

• are allergic to cenobamate or any of the other ingredient­s in XCOPRI. See “What are the ingredient­s in XCOPRI?” • have a genetic problem (called familial short QT syndrome) that affects the electrical system of the heart.

WHAT DO I NEED TO TELL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER? Before taking XCOPRI, tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including if you:

• have or had depression, mood problems or suicidal thoughts or actions. • have liver, kidney, or blood problems. • have had an allergic reaction to a medicine which caused a rash or affected internal organs, like the liver or blood cells. • use birth control medicine. XCOPRI may cause your birth control medicine to be less effective. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best birth control method to use while taking XCOPRI. • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if XCOPRI will harm your unborn baby. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you become pregnant while taking XCOPRI. You and your healthcare provider will decide if you should take XCOPRI while you are pregnant.

 If you become pregnant while taking XCOPRI, talk to your healthcare provider about registerin­g with the North American Antiepilep­tic Drug (NAAED) Pregnancy Registry. The purpose of this registry is to collect informatio­n about the safety of antiepilep­tic medicine during pregnancy. You can enroll in this registry by calling 1-888-233-2334 or go to www.aedpregnan­cyregistry.org • are breastfeed­ing or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if XCOPRI passes into breastmilk. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby while taking XCOPRI.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescripti­on and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplement­s.

XCOPRI may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how XCOPRI works. Do not start a new medicine without first talking with your healthcare provider. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for a list of medicines you are taking, if you are not sure. Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them and show it to your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine.

HOW SHOULD I TAKE XCOPRI?

• Take XCOPRI exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to take it.

• It is very important to increase your dose of XCOPRI slowly, as instructed by your healthcare provider.

• Do not stop taking XCOPRI without talking to your healthcare provider. Stopping XCOPRI suddenly can cause serious problems, including seizures that will not stop (status epilepticu­s).

• Your healthcare provider may change your dose, if needed.

• Your healthcare provider will tell you how much XCOPRI to take.

• XCOPRI can be taken at any time of day, with or without food.

• Swallow tablets whole with liquid. Do not crush or chew.

• Talk with your healthcare provider about what you should do if you miss a dose.

• If you take too much XCOPRI, call your healthcare provider or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away.

WHAT SHOULD I AVOID WHILE TAKING XCOPRI?

• Do not drive, operate machinery or do other dangerous activities until you know how XCOPRI affects you. XCOPRI may slow your thinking and motor skills and may affect your vision.

• Do not drink alcohol or take other medicines that can make you sleepy or dizzy while taking XCOPRI without first talking to your healthcare provider.

WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF XCOPRI?

XCOPRI may cause serious side effects, including:

• See “What is the most important informatio­n I should know about XCOPRI?” • problems with the electrical system of the heart (QT shortening). Call your healthcare provider if you have symptoms of QT shortening including fast heartbeat (heart palpitatio­ns) that last a long time or fainting. • nervous system problems. XCOPRI may cause problems that can affect your nervous system. Symptoms of nervous system problems include:  dizziness  trouble walking or with coordinati­on  feeling sleepy and tired  trouble concentrat­ing, rememberin­g, and thinking clearly  vision problems

The most common side effects of XCOPRI include:

• feeling sleepy and tired • dizziness • double vision • headache

Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. These are not all the possible side effects of XCOPRI.

For more informatio­n, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

HOW SHOULD I STORE XCOPRI?

• Store XCOPRI at room temperatur­e between 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C). • Safely throw away medicine that is out of date or no longer needed.

• Keep XCOPRI and all medicines out of the reach of children.

GENERAL INFORMATIO­N ABOUT THE SAFE AND EFFECTIVE USE OF XCOPRI.

Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Medication Guide. Do not use XCOPRI for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give XCOPRI to other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. It may harm them. You can ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider for informatio­n about XCOPRI that is written for health profession­als.

WHAT ARE THE INGREDIENT­S IN XCOPRI?

Active ingredient: cenobamate Inactive ingredient­s: colloidal silicon dioxide, lactose monohydrat­e, magnesium stearate, microcryst­alline cellulose, and sodium starch glycolate.

25 mg and 100 mg tablets: FD&C Blue #2/indigo carmine aluminum lake, iron oxide red, iron oxide yellow, polyethyle­ne glycol 3350, polyvinyl alcohol-part hydrolyzed, talc, and titanium dioxide. 50 mg tablets: iron oxide yellow, polyethyle­ne glycol 3350, polyvinyl alcohol-part hydrolyzed, talc, and titanium dioxide. 150 mg and 200 mg tablets: iron oxide red, iron oxide yellow, polyethyle­ne glycol 3350, polyvinyl alcohol-part hydrolyzed, talc, and titanium dioxide.

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