Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Apremilast (20mg)
Aprezo 20 Tablet is used in the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, a type of skin condition, when other conventional treatments cannot be used or if the patient is not responsive or intolerant to any of these treatments.
Tablet
Aprezo 20 Tablet is used in the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis which is a type of skin condition. This medicine is used when other conventional treatments cannot be used or if the patient is not responsive or intolerant to any of these treatments.
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. Aprezo 20 Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Aprezo 20 Tablet is a phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) inhibitors. It works by blocking the action of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation associated with psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis and thereby reduces the signs and symptoms of these conditions.
Aprezo 20 Tablet is a well-tolerated medicine. Mild stomach upset may occur early during the treatment. Monitor your weight regularly as Aprezo 20 Tablet may cause weight loss. Your doctor will gradually increase the dose from day 1 to day 6 of treatment after which it may be kept constant. Tell your doctor immediately if you experience new or worsened depression, suicidal thoughts, other mood changes or unexplained weight loss.