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About Aprezo 20 Tablet

APREMILAST belongs to a class of drug known as a steroid (phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) inhibitors). It is used to treat Plaque psoriasis (scaly, itchy, and red patches on the skin), psoriasis arthritis (inflammation in the joints in people with psoriasis), and oral ulcers. Psoriasis is a chronic, painful, nontransmissible, deactivating and damaging disease. It can happen at any age and is most common in the age group 50 to 69. Psoriasis arthritis is a form of arthritis that affects a few people who have the skin form psoriasis.

APREMILAST contains Apremilast, which is a phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) inhibitors. APREMILAST works by blocking the action of some chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation-related with psoriatic arthritis (inflammation in the joints in people with psoriasis) and psoriasis (scaly, itchy, and red patches on the skin), and thus, lowers the signs and symptoms of these conditions.

Uses of Aprezo 20 Tablet

Plaque psoriasis, psoriasis arthritis, and oral ulcers caused by Behcet's disease.

Medicinal Benefits of Aprezo 20 Tablet

APREMILAST is used in the treatment of psoriatic arthritis; it decreases pain and swelling and may help improve flexibility in the affected joints. It is also used to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis (skin disease causes red, scaly patches form on some areas of the body) in people who may benefit from medications). It is used to treat ulcers in the mouth in persons with Behcet's syndrome (a disease that results from blood vessel swelling in the body). APREMILAST works by blocking the action of some chemical messengers responsible for inflammation-related with psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis, thus lowering the signs and symptoms of these conditions.

Directions for Use

APREMILAST is available in the form of a tablet. Take the APREMILAST orally. The doctor determines the dose and duration of the medicine. Take APREMILAST with or without food. Swallow the APREMILAST as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it.

Side Effects of Aprezo 20 Tablet

• Diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Weight loss
• Back pain

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Inform your doctor before using APREMILAST, if you have previously had an allergic reaction (hypersensitivity). Before starting APREMILAST, please inform your doctor if you have depression and suicidal thoughts. Inform your doctor before taking APREMILAST if you have If you have severe kidney problems. Inform your doctor while taking APREMILAST if you lose weight without meaning to. APREMILAST should not be taken in the condition like severe diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting. APREMILAST not recommended for use in children and adolescents aged below 17 years. If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, ask your doctor for advice before taking this APREMILAST. Patients with rare hereditary galactose intolerance problems, total lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take APREMILAST.