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About Apxenta 10 Tablet
Apxenta 10 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 10 Tablet contains Apremilast, a phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) inhibitor. Apxenta 10 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 10 Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Apxenta 10 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 10 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Apxenta 10 Tablet should not be taken in the conditions like depression as it is getting worse with thoughts of suicide. Before starting Apxenta 10 Tablet , please inform your doctor if you have any allergy to Apxenta 10 Tablet and its part. Apxenta 10 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 10 Tablet . Apxenta 10 Tablet does not affect the ability to drive and use machines.
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Apxenta 10 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 10 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 10 Tablet , if you have previously had an allergic reaction (hypersensitivity). Before starting Apxenta 10 Tablet , please inform your doctor if you have depression and suicidal thoughts. Inform your doctor before taking Apxenta 10 Tablet if you have severe kidney problems. Inform your doctor while taking Apxenta 10 Tablet if you lose weight without meaning to. Apxenta 10 Tablet should not be taken in conditions like severe diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting. Apxenta 10 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 10 Tablet . Patients with rare hereditary galactose intolerance problems, total lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take Apxenta 10 Tablet .
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Yes, Apxenta 10 Tablet may cause depression as a side effect. The patient may also have suicidal thoughts. Apxenta 10 Tablet should be avoided in people with a history of depression. In case you develop any of these symptoms, Inform your doctor immediately.
Apxenta 10 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 10 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 10 Tablet . In case of big weight loss, inform your doctor. Your doctor may consider stopping Apxenta 10 Tablet .
Rifampicin is an antibiotic. You should not take rifampicin if you are taking Apxenta 10 Tablet . Rifampicin interferes with the working of Apxenta 10 Tablet by reducing its levels, making it less effective. As a result, you may not see any recovery after taking Apxenta 10 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.
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Plaque Psoriasis: It is an inflammatory disease of the skin, leading to red, scaly, thick, itchy, painful patches on your skin and can also affect your nails and scalp. It can happen at any age and is most common in 50 to 69. Internal and external activities, including sunburn, mild trauma, systemic drugs, infections, and stress, can also cause psoriasis.
Psoriatic arthritis: Psoriatic arthritis is an inflammatory disorder of the joints, which affects a few people who have skin from psoriasis.
Behçet’s disease: It is an uncommon type of inflammatory illness that affects many parts of the body. The most common difficulty is mouth ulcers. It is a disease that results in blood vessel swelling in the body.
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