Otezla Prescription Online

Otezla - Overview

Otezla is a medication used in the treatment of some people with psoriatic arthritis and plaque psoriasis. People in need of an Otezla prescription can use Push Health to connect with a medical provider who can prescribe Otezla medication when appropriate to do so.

What Is Otezla Used For?

Otezla is sometimes used in treating people who have moderate to severe plaque psoriasis and particularly people who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy. Otezla medication is also used in managing some patients with psoriatic arthritis. Some people are familiar with Otezla after seeing the Otezla commercial on television or online. Otezla, containing apremilast, belongs to a class of medications known as phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) inhibitors. Specific for cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP), Otezla causes increases in cAMP levels. The mechanism of action by which Otezla tablets exert their effects, however, is not well understood.

Otezla - Cost and Dosage

Otezla medication is expensive, costing over $40 per Otezla 30 mg tablet when paid for out of pocket. Fortunately, some insurance plans cover the costs associated with an Otezla prescription and Otezla coupons can also be found online at times. Otezla is available as Otezla 10 mg tablets, Otezla 20 mg tablets and Otezla 30 mg tablets. Otezla dosing regimens are often started at Otezla 10 mg without regard to meals and titrated up from there. Otezla tablets are pink, brown and beige in color. After oral administration, Otezla levels peak in the plasma at 2.5 hours and it demonstrates an elimination half-life of up to 9 hours. Otezla is excreted in the urine and the feces.

Can I Buy Otezla Online?

Otezla requires a prescription to be dispensed by pharmacy in the US. Because of this, one cannot just buy Otezla online or get Otezla OTC (over the counter). The first step to getting Otezla is having a consultation with a medical provider and Push Health can connect people who need an Otezla prescription with prescribers who can prescribe Otezla tablets when appropriate to do so.

Otezla - Side Effects

Otezla medication, like other medications, can cause side effects when used. Side effects from Otezla use include headache, nausea, diarrhea and upper respiratory infection. Signs of weight loss and depression should be monitored carefully while using Otezla. Otezla should not be used by people who have had a prior hypersensitivity or allergic reaction to the medication. Otezla prescription medication and alcohol should not be used together. Before use, concerns and questions regarding Otezla's side effects should be directed to one's pharmacist and medical provider.

More Otezla Information

• Otezla - FDA