Apxenta Tablet 10's

Apxenta Tablet 10's 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 Tablet 10's contains Apremilast, a phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) inhibitor. Apxenta Tablet 10's 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 Tablet 10's as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Apxenta Tablet 10's 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 Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Apxenta Tablet 10's should not be taken in the conditions like depression as it is getting worse with thoughts of suicide. Before starting Apxenta Tablet 10's, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy to Apxenta Tablet 10's and its part. Apxenta Tablet 10's 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 Tablet 10's. Apxenta Tablet 10's does not affect the ability to drive and use machines.

Apxenta Tablet 10's 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 Tablet 10's 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.

• Diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Weight loss
• Back pain

Inform your doctor before using Apxenta Tablet 10's, if you have previously had an allergic reaction (hypersensitivity). Before starting Apxenta Tablet 10's, please inform your doctor if you have depression and suicidal thoughts. Inform your doctor before taking Apxenta Tablet 10's if you have severe kidney problems. Inform your doctor while taking Apxenta Tablet 10's if you lose weight without meaning to. Apxenta Tablet 10's should not be taken in conditions like severe diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting. Apxenta Tablet 10's 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 Tablet 10's. Patients with rare hereditary galactose intolerance problems, total lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take Apxenta Tablet 10's.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Apxenta Tablet 10's may interact with medicines used for tuberculosis- TB (rifampicin), and medicines used in fit/epilepsy (phenytoin, phenobarbital, carbamazepine).

Drug-Food Interactions: No food interactions were found.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Apxenta Tablet 10's should not be given to patients with depression, kidney disease, and weight loss.

• RIFAMPICIN
• PHENYTOIN
• CARBAMAZEPINE
• PHENOBARBITAL

• Physical activity helps strengthen muscles and relieves joint stiffness. Gentle activities like 20-30minutes of walking or swimming would be helpful.
• Performing yoga may also help in improving joint flexibility and pain management.
• Maintain a healthy weight by performing regular low-strain exercises and eating healthy food.
• Get adequate sleep, as resting the muscles can help in reducing inflammation and swelling.
• Follow heat or cold therapy, and apply a cold or hot compress on the joints for 15-20minutes regularly.
• De-stress yourself by meditating, reading books, taking a warm bubble bath or listening to soothing music.
• Acupuncture, massage and physical therapy may also be helpful.
• Eat food rich in antioxidants such as berries, spinach, kidney beans, dark chocolate, etc.
• Foods containing flavonoids help in reducing inflammation. These include soy, berries, broccoli, grapes and green tea.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

• Apxenta Tablet 10's is a well-tolerated medicine. Mild stomach upset may arise early during the treatment.
• Monitor your weight repeatedly as Apxenta Tablet 10's may lead to weight loss.
• Inform your doctor immediately if you experience new or worsened depression, suicidal thoughts, unexplained weight loss, or other mood changes.

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.