Apremilast

Trade Name: 
Otezla
Manufacturer/Distributor: 
Celgene Inc
www.celgenecanada.net
1-877-923-5436
Classification: 
Immunosuppressant agent
ATC Class: 
L04AA - selective immunosuppressant
Status: 
active
Notice of Compliance (yyyy/mm/dd): 
2014/11/12
Date Marketed in Canada (yyyy/mm/dd): 
2014/12/08
Presentation: 
Tablet: 10 mg. DIN: 02434318
Tablet: 30 mg. DIN: 02434334
Comments: 
Apremilast is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for phototherapy or systemic therapy. Limitations of use: it has not been studied and is therefore not indicated in combination with other systemic (conventional or biologic) therapies or phototherapy for psoriasis.