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Medicine overview
Indications of Aprila 30 mg
Aprila 30 mg is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with active psoriatic arthritis and moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for phototherapy or systemic therapy.
Theropeutic Class
Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs)
Pharmacology
Aprila 30 mg is a novel, orally available small molecule inhibitor of type-4 cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase (PDE-4).
Absorption
PDE-4 is a cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP)-specific phosphodiesterase that is predominantly located in inflammatory cells.
Distribution
By inhibiting PDE-4, Aprila 30 mg increases intracellular levels of cAMP and thereby inhibits the production of multiple proinflammatory mediators including PDE-4, TNF-alpha, interleukin-2 (IL-2), interferon-gamma, leukotrienes, and nitric oxide synthase.
Metabolism
By targeting a central component of the inflammatory signaling cascade rather than a single inflammatory marker, PDE-4 inhibition may restore the homeostatic balance between pro- and anti-inflammatory signalling.
Dosage & Administration of Aprila 30 mg
Notes:The recommended initial dosage titration of Aprila 30 mg from Day 1 to Day 5 is shown below. Following the 5-day titration, the recommended maintenance dosage is 30 mg twice daily taken orally starting on Day 6. This titration is intended to reduce the gastrointestinal symptoms associated with initial therapy. Aprila 30 mg can be administered without regard to meals
Day 1
Dosage:10 mg in morningDay 2: 10 mg in morning and 10 mg in evening Day 3: 10 mg in morning and 20 mg in evening Day 4: 20 mg in morning and 20 mg in evening Day 5: 20 mg in morning and 30 mg in evening Day 6: 30 mg twice dailyDosage adjustment in patients with severe renal impairment
Notes:Aprila 30 mg dosage should be reduced to 30 mg once daily in patients with severe renal impairment. For initial dosage titration, it is recommended that Aprila 30 mg be titrated using only the morning schedule and the evening doses be skipped
| Condition | Dosage | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| The recommended initial dosage titration of Aprila 30 mg from Day 1 to Day 5 is shown below. Following the 5-day titration, the recommended maintenance dosage is 30 mg twice daily taken orally starting on Day 6. This titration is intended to reduce the gastrointestinal symptoms associated with initial therapy. Aprila 30 mg can be administered without regard to meals | ||
| Day 1 | 10 mg in morningDay 2: 10 mg in morning and 10 mg in evening Day 3: 10 mg in morning and 20 mg in evening Day 4: 20 mg in morning and 20 mg in evening Day 5: 20 mg in morning and 30 mg in evening Day 6: 30 mg twice dailyDosage adjustment in patients with severe renal impairment | Aprila 30 mg dosage should be reduced to 30 mg once daily in patients with severe renal impairment. For initial dosage titration, it is recommended that Aprila 30 mg be titrated using only the morning schedule and the evening doses be skipped |
Dosage of Aprila 30 mg
Notes:The recommended initial dosage titration of Aprila 30 mg from Day 1 to Day 5 is shown below. Following the 5-day titration, the recommended maintenance dosage is 30 mg twice daily taken orally starting on Day 6. This titration is intended to reduce the gastrointestinal symptoms associated with initial therapy. Aprila 30 mg can be administered without regard to meals
Day 1
Dosage:10 mg in morningDay 2: 10 mg in morning and 10 mg in evening Day 3: 10 mg in morning and 20 mg in evening Day 4: 20 mg in morning and 20 mg in evening Day 5: 20 mg in morning and 30 mg in evening Day 6: 30 mg twice dailyDosage adjustment in patients with severe renal impairment
Notes:Aprila 30 mg dosage should be reduced to 30 mg once daily in patients with severe renal impairment. For initial dosage titration, it is recommended that Aprila 30 mg be titrated using only the morning schedule and the evening doses be skipped
| Condition | Dosage | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| The recommended initial dosage titration of Aprila 30 mg from Day 1 to Day 5 is shown below. Following the 5-day titration, the recommended maintenance dosage is 30 mg twice daily taken orally starting on Day 6. This titration is intended to reduce the gastrointestinal symptoms associated with initial therapy. Aprila 30 mg can be administered without regard to meals | ||
| Day 1 | 10 mg in morningDay 2: 10 mg in morning and 10 mg in evening Day 3: 10 mg in morning and 20 mg in evening Day 4: 20 mg in morning and 20 mg in evening Day 5: 20 mg in morning and 30 mg in evening Day 6: 30 mg twice dailyDosage adjustment in patients with severe renal impairment | Aprila 30 mg dosage should be reduced to 30 mg once daily in patients with severe renal impairment. For initial dosage titration, it is recommended that Aprila 30 mg be titrated using only the morning schedule and the evening doses be skipped |
Interaction of Aprila 30 mg
Co-administration of strong cytochrome P450 enzyme inducer Rifampin resulted in a reduction of systemic exposure of Aprila 30 mg.Therefore.the use of cytochrome P450 enzyme inducers (e.g. Rifampin, Phenobarbital,Carbamazepine, Phenytoin) with Aprila 30 mg is not recommended.
Contraindications
Aprila 30 mg is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to Aprila 30 mg or to any of the excipients in the formulation.
Side Effects of Aprila 30 mg
The most frequently occurring side effects of Aprila 30 mg are nausea, diarrhea and headache. Other less frequent side effects are upper respiratory tract infection, vomiting, naospharyngitis, abdominal pain, hypersensitivity, gastroesophageal reflux disease, dyspepsia, fatigue, decrease appetite, cough, rash, insomnia.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy Category C. It is not known whether Aprila 30 mg or its metabolites are present in human milk; however, Aprila 30 mg was detected in milk of lactating mice. Caution should be exercised when Aprila 30 mg is administered to a nursing woman.
Precautions & Warnings
Treatment with Aprila 30 mg is associated with an increase in adverse reactions of depression. Patients, their caregivers and families should be advised of the need to be alert for the emergence or worsening of depression, suicidal thoughts or other mood changes and if such changes occur to contact their healthcare provider. Prescribers should carefully evaluate the risks and benefits of continuing treatment with Aprila 30 mg if such events occur.During the controlled period of the studies in psoriatic arthritis, weight decrease between 5-10% of body weight was reported in 10% of subjects treated with Aprila 30 mg 30 mg twice daily compared to 3.3% treated with placebo.
Storage Conditions
Store at cool & dry place, protected from light & moisture. Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.
Use In Special Populations
Use in Paediatric patient: The safety and effectiveness of Aprila 30 mg in paediatric patients less than 18 years of age have not been established.
Drug Classes
Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs)
Mode Of Action
Aprila 30 mg is a novel, orally available small molecule inhibitor of type-4 cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase (PDE-4). PDE-4 is a cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP)-specific phosphodiesterase that is predominantly located in inflammatory cells. By inhibiting PDE-4, Aprila 30 mg increases intracellular levels of cAMP and thereby inhibits the production of multiple proinflammatory mediators including PDE-4, TNF-alpha, interleukin-2 (IL-2), interferon-gamma, leukotrienes, and nitric oxide synthase. By targeting a central component of the inflammatory signaling cascade rather than a single inflammatory marker, PDE-4 inhibition may restore the homeostatic balance between pro- and anti-inflammatory signalling.
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Category C. It is not known whether Aprila 30 mg or its metabolites are present in human milk; however, Aprila 30 mg was detected in milk of lactating mice. Caution should be exercised when Aprila 30 mg is administered to a nursing woman.
Pediatric Uses
Use in Paediatric patient: The safety and effectiveness of Aprila 30 mg in paediatric patients less than 18 years of age have not been established.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aprila 30 mg used for?
Apremilast is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with active psoriatic arthritis and moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for phototherapy or systemic therapy.
What is the dosage of Aprila 30 mg?
The recommended initial dosage titration of Apremilast from Day 1 to Day 5 is shown below. Following the 5-day titration, the recommended maintenance dosage is 30 mg twice daily taken orally starting on Day 6. This titration is intended to reduce the gastrointestinal symptoms associated with initial therapy. Apremilast can be administered without regard to meals.Day 1: 10 mg in morningDay 2: 10 mg…
What are the side effects of Aprila 30 mg?
The most frequently occurring side effects of Apremilast are nausea, diarrhea and headache. Other less frequent side effects are upper respiratory tract infection, vomiting, naospharyngitis, abdominal pain, hypersensitivity, gastroesophageal reflux disease, dyspepsia, fatigue, decrease appetite, cough, rash, insomnia.
Who should not take Aprila 30 mg?
Apremilast is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to Apremilast or to any of the excipients in the formulation.
What precautions should be taken with Aprila 30 mg?
Treatment with Apremilast is associated with an increase in adverse reactions of depression. Patients, their caregivers and families should be advised of the need to be alert for the emergence or worsening of depression, suicidal thoughts or other mood changes and if such changes occur to contact their healthcare provider. Prescribers should carefully evaluate the risks and benefits of continuing …
Is Aprila 30 mg safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding?
Pregnancy Category C. It is not known whether Apremilast or its metabolites are present in human milk; however, Apremilast was detected in milk of lactating mice. Caution should be exercised when Apremilast is administered to a nursing woman.
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