Introduction
What APREZO 30MG is used for?
It is used to treat,
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Moderate to severe plaque psoriasis
Warning & Precautions
Talk to your doctor before you take this medicine, if you:
- Are allergic to APREZO 30MG or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
- Have severe kidney problems
- Are suffering from depression with suicidal thinking or behavior or mood and experience sleeplessness
Pregnancy & Breast Feeding
- You should not become pregnant while taking APREZO 30MG and should use an effective method of contraception during treatment with APREZO 30MG
- You should not use APREZO 30MG while breast-feeding. Ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine
Children & Adolescents
- APREZO 30MG is not recommended for use in children and adolescents aged 17 years and under
Driving & Using Machines
- APREZO 30MG has no effect on the ability to drive and use machines
Interactions
Tell your doctor if you are taking,
- Rifampicin – an antibiotic used for tuberculosis
- Phenytoin, phenobarbital and carbamazepine - medicines used in the treatment of seizures or epilepsy
How to Use
- Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
- Swallow the tablets whole, preferably with water
- Take APREZO 30MG either with or without food
If you take more APREZO 30MG
- If you take more APREZO 30MG or if someone else has taken your medicine, talk to your doctor immediately and you may need medical attention
If you forgot to take APREZO 30MG
- If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember, unless it is time for your next dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose
If you stop taking APREZO 30MG
- Do not stop taking APREZO 30MG without talking to your doctor
Side Effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them
Common
- Cough
- Back pain
- Vomiting
- Depression
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Feeling tired
- Stomach pain
- Loss of appetite
- Frequent bowel movements
- Difficulty sleeping (insomnia)
- Indigestion or heartburn
- Headaches, migraines or tension headaches
- Upper respiratory tract infections such as cold, runny nose, sinus infection
- Inflammation and swelling of the tubes in your lungs (bronchitis)
- Common cold (nasopharyngitis)
Uncommon
- Rash
- Weight loss
- Allergic reaction
- Bleeding in the bowel or in the stomach
More Information
Storage
- Protect from excess heat and light
- Keep out of reach of children
- Store at room temperature (15-25°C)
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date
FAQs
Q. Is Aprezo an immunosuppressant?
No, Aprezo 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 Aprezo to work?
Aprezo 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 Aprezo cause depression?
Yes, Aprezo 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 Aprezo cause weight reduction?
Yes, Aprezo may cause a decrease in appetite which may further cause weight loss. You should monitor your weight regularly while on treatment with Aprezo. In case of significant weight loss, consult your doctor and consider stopping Aprezo.
Q. How should Aprezo be taken?
Be sure to take Aprezo 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 Aprezo?
You should not take rifampicin if you are taking Aprezo. Rifampicin interferes with the working of Aprezo by decreasing its levels, making it less effective. As a result, you may not see any improvement after taking Aprezo.
Q. What if I get pregnant during treatment with Aprezo?
In case you get pregnant while taking Aprezo, 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 there may be a risk of baby loss or defects in unborn baby.
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