Apxenta 20mg Tablet [Apremilast (20mg)]

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Apxenta 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Apxenta 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

'- Alcohol : CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Apxenta 20mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Apxenta 20mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

- Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Apxenta 20mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

- Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Apxenta 20mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

- Kidney : CAUTION

Apxenta 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Apxenta 20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

- Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Apxenta 20mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Apxenta 20mg Tablet is recommended.

If you miss a dose of Apxenta 20mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

strip of 10 tablets

Chemical Class :: Isoindole Derivative
Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: PAIN ANALGESICS

Plaque psoriasis

Store below 30?C

Q. Is Apxenta 20mg Tablet an immunosuppressant?::: No, Apxenta 20mg Tablet is not an immunosuppressant. It belongs to a class of medicines known as phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitors (PDE4) which work by blocking the activity of PDE4. PDE4 is found in inflammatory cells and blocking it helps in reducing the molecules responsible for inflammation.| Q. How long does it take for Apxenta 20mg Tablet to work?::: Apxenta 20mg Tablet is used to treat plaque psoriasis (red, scaly, thick, itchy, painful patches on skin) and psoriatic arthritis (a condition that causes joint pain and swelling). It is a long-term treatment and may take about 16 weeks to show an improvement.| Q. Can Apxenta 20mg Tablet cause depression?::: Yes, Apxenta 20mg Tablet may cause depression as a side effect. The patient may also develop suicidal thoughts. It should be avoided in patients with a history of depression. In case you develop any of these symptoms, consult your doctor immediately or ask your friends or relatives to help seek medical advice.| Q. Does Apxenta 20mg Tablet cause weight reduction?::: Yes, Apxenta 20mg Tablet may cause a decrease in appetite which may further cause weight loss. You should monitor your weight regularly while on treatment with Apxenta 20mg Tablet. In case of significant weight loss, consult your doctor and consider stopping Apxenta 20mg Tablet.| Q. How should Apxenta 20mg Tablet be taken?::: Be sure to take Apxenta 20mg Tablet exactly as directed by your doctor. Your doctor will prescribe a low dose initially. This dose will be increased gradually after 6 days. Swallow the tablets whole with water. You can take it with or without food.| Q. Can I take rifampicin along with Apxenta 20mg Tablet?::: You should not take rifampicin if you are taking Apxenta 20mg Tablet. Rifampicin interferes with the working of Apxenta 20mg Tablet by decreasing its levels, making it less effective. As a result, you may not see any improvement after taking Apxenta 20mg Tablet.| Q. What if I get pregnant during treatment with Apxenta 20mg Tablet?::: In case you get pregnant while taking Apxenta 20mg Tablet, you should inform your doctor immediately. In fact, pregnancy should be avoided during treatment with this medicine. The reason being, according to animal studies, with Apxenta 20mg Tablet there may be a risk of baby loss or defects in unborn baby.