Which antiepileptic drug acts as a selective antagonist at the AMPA glutamate receptor?
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Correct answer: Perampanel
Perampanel is a first-in-class non-competitive antagonist at the AMPA receptor, the primary mediator of fast excitatory neurotransmission. It is used as adjunctive therapy for focal and generalized seizures.
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