Otezla and Serzone

• Generic Name: apremilast
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Otezla, Otezla Starter Pack

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

Otezla is used to treat the symptoms of active psoriatic arthritis in adults.

Otezla can relieve tenderness and swelling in and around the joints, but this medicine is not a cure for psoriatic arthritis.

Otezla is used to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in people who may also receive phototherapy or other treatments for psoriasis.

Otezla is also used to treat adults with oral ulcers associated with Behçet’s Disease.

• Generic Name: nefazodone
• Dosage Forms: Tablets
• Other Brand Names: Serzone

Serzone is an antidepressant medication. It affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression.

Serzone is used to relieve symptoms of depression such as feelings of sadness, worthlessness, or guilt; loss of interest in daily activities; changes in appetite; tiredness; sleeping too much; insomnia; and thoughts of death or suicide.

Serzone may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.