Apremilast and Cholestyramine Resin

• 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.

• Generic Name: cholestyramine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Cholestyramine Light, Prevalite, Questran, Questran Light, Locholest, Locholest Light, Questran Light Packets, Prevalite Packets, Questran Packets

• It is used to lower cholesterol.
• It is used to treat itching caused by bile duct blockage.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.