APREZO 20MG TABLET 10'S

No, APREZO 20MG TABLET 10'S 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.

APREZO 20MG TABLET 10'S 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.

Yes, APREZO 20MG TABLET 10'S 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.

Yes, APREZO 20MG TABLET 10'S may cause a decrease in appetite which may further cause weight loss. You should monitor your weight regularly while on treatment with APREZO 20MG TABLET 10'S. In case of significant weight loss, consult your doctor and consider stopping APREZO 20MG TABLET 10'S.

Be sure to take APREZO 20MG TABLET 10'S 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.

You should not take rifampicin if you are taking APREZO 20MG TABLET 10'S. Rifampicin interferes with the working of APREZO 20MG TABLET 10'S by decreasing its levels, making it less effective. As a result, you may not see any improvement after taking APREZO 20MG TABLET 10'S.

In case you get pregnant while taking APREZO 20MG TABLET 10'S, 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 APREZO 20MG TABLET 10'S there may be a risk of baby loss or defects in unborn baby.

Aprezo 20MG Tablet 10's contains Apremilast 20 MG.

Aprezo 20MG Tablet 10's is listed at Rs. 262.97 on Medkart. Prices can change — check the product page for the current price and pack size.

The dose of Aprezo 20MG Tablet 10's depends on your condition, age, weight and other medicines you take, so it must be decided by your doctor. Follow the dose and duration on your prescription and do not change it on your own.

A generic medicine is one with the same active composition as the branded product — for Aprezo 20MG Tablet 10's that is Apremilast 20 MG. Medkart lists generic options by composition so you can compare. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from Aprezo 20MG Tablet 10's.

Yes. Aprezo 20MG Tablet 10's requires a valid doctor's prescription.

Aprezo 20MG Tablet 10's is manufactured by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited.

Aprezo 20MG Tablet 10's is supplied as a tablet and is taken by the oral route.

Whether Aprezo 20MG Tablet 10's can be taken daily, and for how long, depends on your condition and must be decided by your doctor. Do not start, extend or repeat a course of Aprezo 20MG Tablet 10's on your own.

The timing of Aprezo 20MG Tablet 10's depends on the dose your doctor prescribes and on the other medicines you take. Follow the timing on your prescription or ask your pharmacist.

No. Aprezo 20MG Tablet 10's is a prescription medicine and should only be taken on a doctor's advice.

Store Aprezo 20MG Tablet 10's in its original pack, below 25°C unless the pack states otherwise, away from direct sunlight and moisture, and out of the reach of children. Do not use it after the expiry date on the pack.