Otezla Titration Pack TM
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Active ingredients: apremilast
Pack: Otezla Titration Pack (4 x 10 mg tablets, 4 x 20 mg tablets, 19 x 30 mg tablets), 27, blister pack
Brand name
(ARTG)
: OTEZLA TITRATION PACK apremilast tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Otezla is indicated for: The treatment of signs and symptoms of active psoriatic arthritis in adult patients. The treatment of adult patients with plaque psoriasis who are candidates for phototherapy or systemic therapy. The treatment of adult patients with oral ulcers associated with Behçets Disease who are candidates for systemic therapy.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine is a pack that contains more than one component.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Pink, diamond shaped film-coated tablet with apr engraved on one side and 10 on the opposite side.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Brown, diamond shaped 20 mg film-coated tablet with 'APR' engraved on one side and '20' on the opposite side
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Beige, diamond shaped 30 mg film-coated tablet with 'APR' engraved on one side and '30' on the opposite side
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 4 x 10 mg plus 4 x 20 mg plus 19 x 30 mg Starter Pack pack
- 4 x 10 mg plus 4 x 20 mg plus 19 x 30 mg Titration pack pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on September, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Over 65 ?
(AHT)
This medicine contains the active ingredients:
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient apremilast
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
