CAS Number: 608141-41-9
Therapeutic Category
Anti-Psoriasis
Dermatology
API Technology
Synthetic
Dose Form
Oral Solids
Available Regulatory Filing
USA
Turkey
Europe
Innovator Brand (USA)
Otezla
Mechanism of Action
Apremilast is an oral small-molecule inhibitor of phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) specific for cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP). PDE4 inhibition results in increased intracellular cAMP levels. The specific mechanism(s) by which apremilast exerts its therapeutic action in psoriatic arthritis patients and psoriasis patients is not well defined.
Indication
OTEZLA, an inhibitor of phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4), is indicated for the treatment of:
- Adult patients with active psoriatic arthritis
- Patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for phototherapy or systemic therapy