Eisai Supports 18 Abstracts at the European Congress on Epileptology 2014
HATFIELD, England, June 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
New data from across Eisai's epilepsy portfolio are to be presented at this year's European Congress on Epileptology (ECE) in Stockholm. New safety data on the behavioural and metabolic profile of Fycompa® (perampanel) will be presented in one poster and two podium presentations, with ten additional real world clinical experience posters arising from Eisai-supported Investigator-Initiated Studies to be presented. New data for Zonegran® (zonisamide) as adjunctive and monotherapy, and two abstracts related to Inovelon® (rufinamide) will also be presented at ECE. Seizure outcomes and safety data from an interim analysis of the on-going non-interventional EPOS study (Eslicarbazepine acetate in Partial-Onset Seizures) for Zebinix® (eslicarbazepine acetate) will feature in a best poster presentation.
To complement the new data at ECE, Eisai will hold an educational symposium on Monday 30 June, 16.30-18.00 CET in Room A2, titled 'Making a mark in epilepsy care: Can we do more?'. Topics covered will include management of the transition from child to adult epilepsy care, compliance challenges and the impact of new anti-epileptic drugs on anticonvulsant treatment selection in the add-on setting.
"These new data to be presented at ECE 2014 reinforce Eisai's on-going commitment to provide treatment options for managing epilepsy in different patient populations," commented Neil West, Head of Epilepsy Business Unit, Eisai EMEA. "Epilepsy remains a challenging condition to treat and data such as these can provide an important insight into how our epilepsy products can support people with epilepsy."
The continued development of its epilepsy portfolio underscores Eisai's human health care (hhc) mission, the company's commitment to innovative solutions in disease prevention, cure and care for the health and wellbeing of people worldwide. Eisai is committed to the therapeutic area of epilepsy and to address the unmet medical needs of people with epilepsy and their families. Eisai is proud to currently market more epilepsy products in EMEA than any other company.
Data to be presented at ECE include:
Abstract Session Abstract Number/Name
Perampanel
P558
Impact of adjunctive perampanel on behaviour
in adolescents with refractory partial-onset
Antiepileptic drugs 8 seizures
Exhibition Hall, Lieven Lagae, Imre Velkey, Makarand Bagul,
Wednesday 2 July, Haichen Yang, Antonio Laurenza, Dinesh Kumar
13:30-14:30
009
Pharmacology Platform Evaluation of metabolic parameters over time
Session: Antiepileptic in the perampanel pooled Phase III epilepsy
drugs 1 studies
Room A4, Monday 30 Martin J Brodie, Philip N Patsalos, Makarand
June, 11:30-13:00 Bagul, Antonio Laurenza
010
Effects of perampanel on metabolic
Pharmacology Platform parameters in patients with refractory
Session: Antiepileptic partial-onset seizures in extension study
drugs 1 307
Room A4, Monday 30 Philip N Patsalos, Martin J Brodie, Makarand
June, 11:30-13:00 Bagul, Karen Cartright, Haichen Yang
Best Poster
Presentation,
Poster Presentation
Area A, Monday 30 P126
June, 11:00-11:30
Efficacy and tolerance of perampanel in
Antiepileptic drugs 2 pharmacoresistant epilepsy in children and
young people
Exhibition Hall,
Monday 30 June, Sunny Philip, Bernie Concannon, Deborah
13:30-14:30 Morris, Stefano Seri, Shakti Agrawal
P137
Efficacy and tolerability of perampanel in
patients with refractory partial epilepsy in
Antiepileptic drugs 3 a tertiary epilepsy centre
Exhibition Hall, Katarzyna A Sieradzan, Consultant
Monday 30 June, Neurologist and Epileptologist, Helen
13:30-14:30 Hodgson, Epilepsy Specialist Nurse
P334
Antiepileptic drugs 4
A service evaluation of perampanel in
Exhibition Hall, Cornwall
Tuesday 1 July,
13:30-14:30 Mary Parrett, Brendan McLean
Best Poster
Presentation,
Poster Presentation
Area A, Tuesday 1
July, 11:00-11:30
P343
Antiepileptic drugs 5
Seizure response to perampanel in a severe
Exhibition Hall, refractory group of epilepsy patients
Tuesday 1 July,
13:30-14:30 Flynn C, Delanty N
P562
Perampanel in the treatment of epilepsy; a
Antiepileptic drugs 8 multicentre evaluation
Exhibition Hall, Ioannis Manidakis, Hannah Cock, Dora
Wednesday 2 July, Loszardi, Nicholas Moran, Lina Nashef, Mark
13:30-14:30 Richardson, Robert Elwes
P335
Antiepileptic drugs 4 A service evaluation of perampanel (Fycompa)
at Leeds General Infirmary
Exhibition Hall,
Tuesday 1 July, Jo Geldard, Elizabeth Wright, Melissa
13:30-14:30 Maguire and Peter Goulding
P563
Antiepileptic drugs 8
Clinical experience with perampanel in a
Exhibition Hall, regional epilepsy clinic
Wednesday 2 July,
13:30-14:30 Helen Coyle, Rajiv Mohanraj
Best Poster
Presentation,
Poster Presentation
Area A, Monday 30 P138
June, 11:00-11:30
Perampanel in South Wales: A multi-centre
Antiepileptic drugs 3 clinical evaluation
Exhibition Hall, Charlotte Lawthom, Robert Powell, Erika
Monday 30 June, Hillman, Keri John, Alice Talbert, Khalid
13:30-14:30 Hamandi
Best Poster
Presentation,
Poster Presentation
Area A, Monday 30 P119
June, 11:00-11:30
Adjunctive perampanel in highly
Antiepileptic drugs 1 drug-resistant localization-related epilepsy
- a prospective audit
Exhibition Hall,
Monday 30 June, Kevin Kelly, Linda J Stephen, Pamela Parker,
13:30-14:30 Martin J Brodie
Best Poster
Presentation,
Poster Presentation P573
Area A, Wednesday 2
July, 11:00-11:30 First clinical experiences with perampanel
in Vienna
Antiepileptic drugs 9
Katharina K. Kottmel, Simone Geiblinger,
Exhibition Hall, Susanne Pirker, Elisabeth Freydl, E.
Wednesday 2 July, Langenberger, Franz Riederer, Chirstian
13:30-14:30 Sedlacek, Christoph Baumgartner
Zonisamide
Best Poster
Presentation,
Poster Presentation
Area A, Wednesday 2 P554
July, 11:00-11:30
Long-term efficacy of zonisamide versus
Antiepileptic drugs 7 carbamazepine monotherapy for treatment of
adults with newly diagnosed partial
Exhibition Hall, epilepsy: analysis by baseline seizure types
Wednesday 2 July,
13:30-14:30 Michel Baulac, Anna Patten, Luigi Giorgi
P557
Effects of adjunctive zonisamide treatment
Antiepileptic drugs 7 on weight and body mass index in paediatric
patients with partial epilepsy
Exhibition Hall,
Wednesday 2 July, Lieven Lagae, Luigi Giorgi, Anna Patten,
13:30-14:30 Makarand Bagul
Rufinamide
Best Poster
Presentation,
Poster Presentation P336
Area A, Tuesday 1
July, 11:00-11:30 Use of adjunctive rufinamide for patients
with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome in clinical
Antiepileptic drugs 4 practice
Exhibition Hall, Stéphane Auvin, Anaïs Papon Vanina
Tuesday 1 July, Bellavoine, Thomas Storme, Dana Merdariu,
13:30-14:30 Adina Ilea, Olivier Bourdon, Jennifer Corny
P352
European non-interventional registry study
Antiepileptic drugs 6 of antiepileptic drug use in patients with
Lennox-Gastaut syndrome: interim analysis
Exhibition Hall,
Tuesday 1 July, Axel Panzer, Stéphane Auvin, Erwin Hauser,
13:30-14:30 Makarand Bagul
Eslicarbazepine acetate
Best Poster P140
Presentation,
Eslicarbazepine acetate as add-on treatment
Poster Presentation to antiepileptic monotherapy in adults with
Area A, Monday 30 partial-onset seizures: real-world data on
June, 11:00-11:30 retention, dosing, patient reported seizure
outcome and safety from an interim analysis
Antiepileptic drugs 3 of the open-label non-interventional study
EPOS
Exhibition Hall,
Monday 30 June, Martin Holtkamp, Makarand Bagul, Edgar
13:30-14:30 Kockelmann
Notes to Editors
About Fycompa® (perampanel)
Perampanel is indicated for the adjunctive treatment of partial onset seizures, with or without secondarily generalised seizures, in patients with epilepsy aged 12 years and older.[1]
Perampanel is a highly selective, non-competitive AMPA (alpha-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid)-type glutamate receptor antagonist that has demonstrated seizure reduction in Phase II and III studies. AMPA receptors, widely present in almost all excitatory neurons, transmit signals stimulated by the excitatory neurotransmitter glutamate within the brain and are believed to play a role in central nervous system diseases characterised by excess neuroexcitatory signalling including epilepsy.[1]
Further information for healthcare professionals can be found at http://www.fycompa.eu
About Zonegran® (zonisamide)
Zonisamide is indicated as monotherapy in the treatment of partial seizures, with or without secondary generalisation, in adults with newly diagnosed epilepsy.[2] Zonisamide is also indicated as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial seizures, with or without secondary generalisation, in adults, adolescents and children aged six years and above.[2]
Zonisamide has a broad spectrum of anti-epileptic modes of action and has no appreciable effects on steady-state plasma concentrations of other AEDs, such as phenytoin, carbamazepine and valproate.[2] Zonisamide is one of only four AEDs with level A efficacy/effectiveness evidence as initial monotherapy for adults with partial onset seizures.[3]
Further information for healthcare professionals can be found at http://www.zonegran.eu
About Inovelon® (rufinamide)
Rufinamide is indicated as an adjunctive therapy in the treatment of seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) in patients four years of age and older.[4]
Rufinamide is a triazole derivative that is structurally unrelated to currently marketed anti-epileptic drug. It is believed to regulate the activity of sodium channels in the brain which carry excessive electrical charges. The agent was approved for adjunctive therapy for seizures associated with LGS in Europe (under the brand name Inovelon) in 2007.[4] Inovelon is available as film-coated tablets containing 100mg, 200mg, and 400mg rufinamide and as a 40 mg/ml oral suspension.
For further information please visit: http://www.eisai.co.uk
About Zebinix®(eslicarbazepine acetate)
Eslicarbazepine acetate is indicated as adjunctive therapy in adults with partial onset seizures, with or without secondary generalisation.[5]
Eslicarbazepine acetate is a voltage-gated sodium channel blocker.[6] The molecule interacts competitively with the inactive state of the sodium ion channel,[6],[7] preventing its return to the active state, and thereby inhibiting repetitive neuronal firing.[6] The efficacy of eslicarbazepine acetate was demonstrated in an initial proof-of-concept Phase II study[8] and four subsequent Phase III randomised, placebo controlled studies in 1,703 adult patients with refractory partial onset seizures.[5],[9],[10],[11]
Zebinix® is the EU trade name for eslicarbazepine acetate
Zebinix® is under license from BIAL
For further information please visit: http://www.eisai.co.uk
About Epilepsy
Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological conditions in the world, affecting approximately eight in 1,000 people in Europe, and an estimated 50 million people worldwide.[12],[13] Epilepsy is a chronic disorder of the brain that affects people of all ages. It is characterised by abnormal discharges of neuronal activity which causes seizures. Seizures can vary in severity, from brief lapses of attention or jerking of muscles, to severe and prolonged convulsions. Depending on the seizure type, seizures may be limited to one part of the body, or may involve the whole body. Seizures can also vary in frequency from less than one per year, to several per day. Epilepsy has many possible causes but often the cause is unknown.
About Eisai EMEA in Epilepsy
Eisai is committed to developing and delivering highly beneficial new treatments to help improve the lives of people with epilepsy. The development of AEDs is a major strategic area for Eisai in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Russia and Oceania (EMEA).
In the EMEA region, Eisai currently has four marketed treatments including:
- Fycompa® (perampanel) for the adjunctive treatment for partial onset seizures, with or without secondarily generalised seizures, in patients with epilepsy aged 12 years and older
- Zonegran® (zonisamide) as monotherapy in the treatment of partial seizures, with or without secondary generalisation, in adults with newly diagnosed epilepsy and as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial seizures, with or without secondary generalisation, in adults, adolescents, and children aged 6 years and above (Zonegran is under license from the originator Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma)
- Zebinix® (eslicarbazepine acetate) as adjunctive therapy in adults with partial onset seizures, with or without secondary generalisation (Zebinix is under license from BIAL)
- Inovelon® (rufinamide) for the adjunctive therapy in the treatment of seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) in patients four years of age and older (Rufinamide was originally developed by Novartis)
About Eisai
Eisai is one of the world's leading research and development (R&D) based pharmaceutical companies and we define our corporate mission as "giving first thought to patients and their families and to increasing the benefits health care provides," which we call human health care (hhc).
Eisai concentrates its R&D activities in three key areas:
- Neuroscience, including: Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, pain and weight management
- Oncology including: anticancer therapies; tumour regression, tumour suppression, antibodies, etc.
- Vascular/Immunological reaction including: thrombocytopenia, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, inflammatory bowel disease
With operations in the U.S., Asia, Europe and its domestic home market of Japan, Eisai employs more than 10,000 people worldwide. From its EMEA Knowledge Centre in Hatfield, UK, Eisai has recently expanded its business operations to include Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Russia and Oceania (EMEA). Eisai EMEA has sales and marketing operations in over 20 markets, including the United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Portugal, Russia, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, the Netherlands and the Middle East.
For further information please visit our web site: http://www.eisai.co.uk
About BIAL
Founded in 1924, BIAL is an international pharmaceutical group with products available in more than 50 countries throughout four continents. BIAL is a privately held Portuguese research based pharmaceutical company and the largest Portuguese pharmaceutical company, based in S. Mamede do Coronado, Portugal, responsible for the research and development of eslicarbazepine acetate (Zebinix®).
It is the partner of choice for many companies, having a strong presence in the Iberian Peninsula as well as in over 10 countries in Latin America and in around 20 French or Portuguese speaking African countries.
BIAL is strongly committed to therapeutic innovation investing more than 20% of its turnover in research and development every year. Key research areas for BIAL are the central nervous system, the cardiovascular system and allergen immunotherapy. BIAL currently has several other innovative programs under development, which the company expects to bring to the market within the next years, thereby strengthening its position throughout Europe.
Further information about BIAL can be found at http://www.bial.com
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2. Zonegran, Summary of Product Characteristics (updated October 2013): http://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/medicine/16240/
3. Glauser T. et al. Updated ILAE evidence review of antiepileptic drug efficacy and effectiveness as initial monotherapy for epileptic seizures and syndromes. Epilepsia 2013:54(3):551-63
4. Inovelon, Summary of Product Characteristics (updated August 2013): http://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/medicine/20165/
5. Zebinix , Summary of Product Characteristics (updated March 2014): http://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/medicine/22376/
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8. Elger et al. Eslicarbazepine Acetate: A Double-blind, Add-on, Placebo-controlled Exploratory Trial in Adult Patients with Partial-onset Seizures. Epilepsia 2007:48(3):497-504
9. Elger C et al. Efficacy and safety of eslicarbazepine acetate as adjunctive treatment in adults with refractory partial-onset seizures: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group phase III study. Epilepsia 2009:50(3):454-463
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Date of preparation: June 2014
Job code: Perampanel-UK2154
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