Apremilast STADA
This medicine contains apremilast, which helps reduce inflammation.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
30 mg
Active Ingredient
Apremilast
Manufacturer
STADA Arzneimittel AG
How to Use
Dosage
After the initial dose increase period, adults usually take 30 mg twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening.
Method
Take the tablets by mouth, swallowing them whole with water. You can take them with or without food. Take one tablet in the morning and one in the evening, around the same time each day.
Important
The maximum daily dose for adults is 60 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Diarrhea
- •Nausea
- •Headache
- •Upper respiratory infections (like cold, runny nose, sinus infection)
- •Cough
- •Back pain
- •Vomiting
- •Feeling tired
- •Stomach ache
- •Loss of appetite
- •Frequent bowel movements
- •Trouble sleeping (insomnia)
- •Indigestion or heartburn
- •Bronchitis
- •Common cold (nasopharyngitis)
- •Depression
- •Migraine
- •Tension headache
RARE
- •Rash
- •Hives
- •Weight loss
- •Allergic reaction
- •Bleeding in the stomach or intestines
- •Suicidal thoughts or behavior
- •Severe allergic reaction (signs may include swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue, or throat, which can make it hard to breathe or swallow)
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to apremilast or any other ingredients.
- Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant.
- You should not become pregnant while taking this medicine. Use effective contraception during treatment.
- Do not breastfeed while taking this medicine.
- Tell your doctor right away if you experience worsening depression, suicidal thoughts, or any changes in mood or behavior.
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- Talk to your doctor if you lose weight without trying while taking this medicine.
- If you have severe diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting, contact your doctor.