Apremilast
Indications
- Active psoriatic arthritis (in combination with disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs or alone) in patients who have had an inadequate response or who have been intolerant to a prior disease-modifying antirheumatic drug therapy, Moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis that has not responded to standard systemic treatments or photochemotherapy, or when these treatments cannot be used because of intolerance or contra-indications
Drug Interactions
12 drug interactions identified for Apremilast. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.
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Cautions
Concomitant use of drugs likely to cause psychiatric symptoms; history of psychiatric illness; low body-weight—consider discontinuation if weight loss is unexplained or clinically significant...
Side Effects
Common or very common Appetite decreased; back pain; cough; depression; diarrhoea; fatigue; gastrointestinal discomfort; gastrointestinal disorders; headaches; increased risk of infection; insomnia; n...
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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset
Last reviewed: 2026
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