Abstral Sublingual Tablet and Apremilast

• Generic Name: fentanyl
• Dosage Forms: sublingual tablet
• Other Brand Names: Abstral, Fentora, Subsys, Actiq, Duragesic, Ionsys, Lazanda, Onsolis, Sublimaze

Abstral (fentanyl) is an opioid pain medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic.

Abstral sublingual tablets are used to treat "breakthrough" cancer pain that is not controlled by other medicines.

The sublingual tablet is placed on the floor of the mouth under your tongue (sublingual) and allowed to dissolve.

Abstral is not for treating pain that is not cancer-related.

• Generic Name: apremilast
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Otezla, Otezla Starter Pack

Apremilast inhibits an enzyme within your immune system that can affect certain cells and contribute to inflammation in the body.

Apremilast is used to treat the symptoms of active psoriatic arthritis in adults. Apremilast is also used to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in people who may also receive phototherapy or other treatments for psoriasis.

Apremilast can relieve tenderness and swelling in and around the joints, but apremilast is not a cure for psoriatic arthritis.

Apremilast may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.