Aprezo 30 mg is a prescription medicine for adults with the following conditions:

     –     Active psoriatic arthritis: If you can’t use another type of medication called disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) or when you have tried one of these drugs and it is not effective.

     –     Moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis: If you can’t use one of the following therapies or when you have tried one of these treatment options, and it is not effective enough:

                     – Phototherapy: a treatment where certain skin areas are exposed to ultraviolet light.

                    – Systemic therapy: This treatment affects the entire body rather than just one area. It includes ciclosporin, methotrexate, or psoralen.                  

     –     Behcet’s disease: For treating mouth ulcers, a common problem for people with this illness.

Psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis, and Behcet’s disease are usually lifelong conditions, and there is currently no cure for these conditions. Aprezo contains the active ingredient Apremilast, which reduces the action of certain enzymes in the body involved in the inflammation process. By interfering with the activity of the enzyme called phosphodiesterase 4, Aprelimast can help to control the inflammation related to psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis, and Behcet’s disease, thereby reducing the signs of these conditions.  

In the case of psoriatic arthritis, Aprezo results in an improvement in swollen and painful joints and can improve physical function. It is extremely beneficial for patients with an early stage of the disease progression in the case of rheumatoid arthritis.

In patients with psoriasis, this treatment causes a significant reduction in psoriatic skin plaques as well as other signs of the disease. The oral treatment is convenient and will help transform the psoriasis treatment regime.

In the case of Behcet’s disease, this medicine minimizes the number of mouth ulcers and can stop the occurrence completely. It can also reduce the associated pain.

Apremilast has been shown to improve the quality of life in such patients. This means that the impact of these conditions on daily activities, relationships, and other factors should be less than before.   

Aprezo is for oral use. Swallow the tablet, preferably with a glass of water. You can take these pills either before or after consuming food. Take one tablet in the morning and one in the evening. You should continue taking the medicine until your health professional advises you. 

Do not take Aprezo if allergic to Apremilast or other medicine ingredients. The use of this medication is contraindicated in patients in case of pregnancy. Apremilast has not been studied in children and adolescents; therefore, it is unsuitable for children and adolescents aged 17.  

Let your healthcare provider know if you are taking antibiotics for tuberculosis, medications used for the treatment of seizures or epilepsy, and St.John’s wort, a herbal medication for mild anxiety and depression.   

Very common side effects of the medicines include nausea, headache, diarrhea, and upper respiratory tract infections, including cold, runny nose, and sinus infections.

Common side effects of the medicine include back pain, cough, trouble sleeping, loss of appetite, migraine, tension headache, stomach pain, depression, migraine, frequent bowel movements,   vomiting, back pain, inflammation, and swelling of the tubes in your lungs, indigestion or heartburn.

Seek immediate medical help if any of these side effects become troublesome or persist for longer. However, people receiving Aprezo 30 mg may rarely experience changes in behavior or mood, suicidal behavior, and feelings of depression.