All About Aprezo 30 mg

What is Aprezo?

Aprezo is a specific medication used in order to treat psoriatic arthritis, and moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. 

It is basically an immunosuppressive medication, which means that it functions by reducing the activity of the immune system.

In the case of psoriatic arthritis, this action helps in order to reduce the inflammation and thus reduce the pain as well as swelling in your joints.

In psoriatic arthritis, treatment with the help of aprezo can improve your general physical function by reducing the swelling and pain in the inflamed joints. 

Aprezo has also been shown in order to improve the quality of life in patients with psoriatic arthritis. 

How to take aprezo: 

This psoriatic arthritis medication should be swallowed whole, not chewed or broken, with water. It should be consumed either with or without the food.

Aprezo can be recommended with the other arthritis medications including:

• other DMARDs such as methotrexate. 
• steroid drugs i.e. prednisolone or cortisone injections. 
• NSAIDs (anti-inflammatory medicines) such as ibuprofen or naproxen. 
• simple pain medicines such as paracetamol. 

How long to take aprezo: 

Your healthcare provider will tell you how long to continue consuming your aprezo 30 mg tablets. Do not interrupt taking your treatment unless instructed by your doctor or unless adverse reactions develop.

If you forget to take it: Consume it as soon as you remember. If it is near to the time for the very next dose, just skip the missed dose. Consume the next dose at the regular time. Do not consume a double dose to make up for the dose that you missed. If you are unclear about what to do, interact with your healthcare provider.

Are there any side effects of aprezo?

You might experience side effects with your treatment. Tell your healthcare provider if you are concerned about probable side effects. 

The most common adverse reactions of apremilast 30 mg that may occur when consuming aprezo are those affecting the bowel and stomach. These effects can include:

• excessive wind
• bowel discomfort
• loss of appetite
• nausea (feeling sick)
• diarrhoea

Other common side effects with apremilast 30 mg include:

• weight loss
• skin rash
• tiredness or difficulty sleeping
• cough, 
• cold or runny nose
• headaches
• increased 
• blood pressure
• back pain

Use aprezo with other medicines: 

Aprezo may interact with other medications. You should tell your healthcare provider (including your general practitioner, rheumatologist and others) about all medications you are consuming or plan to consume. 

This includes over the counter or herbal or naturopathic medications. You must also mention your treatment when you go to other health professionals.

In particular, aprezo 30 mg can interfere with:

• rifampicin, an antibiotic for tuberculosis
• some drugs used in order to treat seizures or epilepsy, such as carbamazepine, phenobarbitone and phenytoin. 
• St John's Wort, a herbal medication for mild anxiety and depression.

These medications can affect aprezo or may affect how well it works. You may require to change the dose of these medications while you consume aprezo.

Use of aprezo in pregnancy & breastfeeding:

• Aprezo should not be consumed during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
• If you are a woman of child bearing age you must use effective contraception while consuming aprezo. 
• If you are carrying a plan to become pregnant, interact with your healthcare provider.

How to store aprezo: Aprezo should be stored in a cool, dry place, away from direct heat and light (e.g. not in the bathroom). You should keep all the medications out of reach of children.

Cost of aprezo: In India, aprezo 30 mg price is quite reasonable. From India, this medication can be purchased and shipped excluding the shipping charge.