Otezla 30mg Tablets

What is Otezla used for?

• Psoriatic Arthritis: Treatment for adult patients with active psoriatic arthritis.
• Plaque Psoriasis: Treatment for adult patients with plaque psoriasis who require systemic therapy or light treatment (phototherapy )
• Oral Ulcers Associated with Behçet's Disease: Treatment for adult patients with oral ulcers associated with Behçet's Disease.

Warnings

Some people have thoughts about suicide while taking this medicine. Stay alert to changes in your mood or symptoms. Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use apremilast if you are allergic to it.

To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• kidney disease; or
• depression or suicidal thoughts or actions.

This medicine is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

Pregnancy:

Otezla may harm an unborn baby. It is important to use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy, and tell your doctor if you become pregnant.

If you are pregnant, your name may be listed on a pregnancy registry to track the effects of apremilast on the baby.

Breastfeeding: 

It may not be safe to breastfeed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.