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Yes, Apxenta 20mg Tablet may cause depression as a side effect. The patient may also have suicidal thoughts. Apxenta 20mg Tablet should be avoided in people with a history of depression. In case you develop any of these symptoms, Inform your doctor immediately.
Apxenta 20mg Tablet is used to treat plaque psoriasis (red, scaly, thick, itchy, painful patches on the skin) and psoriatic arthritis (a condition that causes joint pain and swelling). It is a long-period treatment and may take about 16 weeks to show an improvement.
Yes, Apxenta 20mg Tablet may cause a reduction in appetite, which may further lead to weight loss. You should monitor your weight frequently while on treatment with Apxenta 20mg Tablet . In case of big weight loss, inform your doctor. Your doctor may consider stopping Apxenta 20mg Tablet .
Rifampicin is an antibiotic. You should not take rifampicin if you are taking Apxenta 20mg Tablet . Rifampicin interferes with the working of Apxenta 20mg Tablet by reducing its levels, making it less effective. As a result, you may not see any recovery after taking Apxenta 20mg Tablet .
As soon as you recall, take the missed dose. If the next dose is approaching, skip the missing dose and resume your regular dosing regimen. Do not duplicate the dose to make up for a missing one.
Alcohol
Caution
Limit intake of alcohol, as this may increase the risk of serious side effects.
Pregnancy
Caution
If you are pregnant, inform your doctor before taking Apxenta 20mg Tablet . Consult your doctor if you become pregnant while taking Apxenta 20mg Tablet .
Breast Feeding
Caution
It is not known whether Apxenta 20mg Tablet may pass into breast milk or not. If you are breastfeeding, inform your doctor before taking Apxenta 20mg Tablet .
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Apxenta 20mg Tablet has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive and use machines.
Liver
Caution
Apxenta 20mg Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver problems. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine based on your condition.
Kidney
Caution
Apxenta 20mg Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine based on your condition.
Children
Unsafe
Apxenta 20mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children and adolescents below 17 years.
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About Apxenta 20mg Tablet
Apxenta 20mg Tablet belongs to a class of drugs known as phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) inhibitors. It is used to treat Plaque psoriasis (scaly, itchy, and red patches on the skin), psoriasis arthritis (inflammation in the joints in people with psoriasis), and oral ulcers. Psoriasis is a chronic, painful, nontransmissible, deactivating and damaging disease. It can happen at any age and is most common in the age group 50 to 69. Psoriatic arthritis is a type of arthritis that some people with psoriasis experience.
Apxenta 20mg Tablet contains Apremilast, a phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) inhibitor. Apxenta 20mg Tablet works by blocking the action of some chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation related to psoriatic arthritis (inflammation in the joints in people with psoriasis) and psoriasis (scaly, itchy, and red patches on the skin), and thus, lowers the signs and symptoms of these conditions.
Take Apxenta 20mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Apxenta 20mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical conditions. You may experience diarrhoea, vomiting, nausea, weight loss, and back pain. Most of these side effects of Apxenta 20mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Apxenta 20mg Tablet should not be taken in the conditions like depression as it is getting worse with thoughts of suicide. Before starting Apxenta 20mg Tablet , please inform your doctor if you have any allergy to Apxenta 20mg Tablet and its part. Apxenta 20mg Tablet not recommended for use in children and adolescents aged below 17 years. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your doctor for advice before taking this Apxenta 20mg Tablet . Apxenta 20mg Tablet does not affect the ability to drive and use machines.
Uses of Apxenta 20mg Tablet
Medicinal Benefits
Apxenta 20mg Tablet is used in treating psoriatic arthritis; it decreases pain and swelling and may help improve flexibility in the affected joints. It is also used to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis (skin disease causes red, scaly patches to form on some areas of the body) in people who may benefit from medications). It is used to treat ulcers in the mouth in persons with Behcet's syndrome (a disease that results from blood vessel swelling in the body). Apxenta 20mg Tablet works by blocking the action of some chemical messengers responsible for inflammation related to psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis, thus lowering the signs and symptoms of these conditions.
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Inform your doctor before using Apxenta 20mg Tablet , if you have previously had an allergic reaction (hypersensitivity). Before starting Apxenta 20mg Tablet , please inform your doctor if you have depression and suicidal thoughts. Inform your doctor before taking Apxenta 20mg Tablet if you have severe kidney problems. Inform your doctor while taking Apxenta 20mg Tablet if you lose weight without meaning to. Apxenta 20mg Tablet should not be taken in conditions like severe diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting. Apxenta 20mg Tablet not recommended for use in children and adolescents aged below 17 years. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your doctor for advice before taking this Apxenta 20mg Tablet . Patients with rare hereditary galactose intolerance problems, total lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take Apxenta 20mg Tablet .
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