Aprotyl Starter Pack Kit is a medicine used in treatment of psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis. It reduces pain, swelling, and other symptoms of inflammation. This medicine is generally used when a patient does not respond to or is contraindicated to other conventional treatment.

Aprotyl Starter Pack Kit may be prescribed alone or in combination with other medicines. It can be taken with or without food. Take it regularly and do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by your doctor. You should not stop taking the medicine until your doctor tells you it is okay to stop.

Using this medicine may cause a few common side effects such as headache, diarrhea, nausea, runny nose, and nasal congestion. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, let your doctor know. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent the side effects.

To make sure the medicine is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know all the other medicines you are taking. Let your doctor also know if you have any problems with your heart, liver, or kidneys. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor first before taking this medicine.

Uses of Aprotyl Kit

Psoriasis
Psoriatic arthritis

Benefits of Aprotyl Kit

In Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a skin problem in which skin cells build up and form scales and dry patches which are itchy and painful. They can grow anywhere, but most appear on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back. Aprotyl Starter Pack Kit helps manage psoriasis as well as other symptoms like pain, redness, swelling or irritation associated with it. This improves your self-esteem and confidence as your appearance changes. You should always take it as prescribed to get the full benefits.

In Psoriatic arthritis

Psoriatic arthritis is a form of arthritis (pain and swelling in the joints) that affect people with psoriasis (skin problem with dry and scaly patches). Aprotyl Starter Pack Kit improves your general physical function by reducing the swelling and pain in the joints. This means that you can carry out your daily activities easily and thus improve the quality of life.

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Side effects of Aprotyl Kit

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Aprotyl

Headache
Diarrhea
Nausea
Runny nose
Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)

How to use Aprotyl Kit

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label before use. Aprotyl Starter Pack Kit may be taken with or without food.

How Aprotyl Kit works

Aprotyl Starter Pack Kit is a combination of three different doses of Apremilast. It works by blocking the action of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation (swelling) associated with psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis. This reduces the signs and symptoms of these conditions.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Aprotyl Starter Pack Kit.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Aprotyl Starter Pack Kit during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Aprotyl Starter Pack Kit during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Aprotyl Starter Pack Kit alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney

CAUTION

Aprotyl Starter Pack Kit should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Aprotyl Starter Pack Kit is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.

What if you forget to take Aprotyl Kit?

If you miss a dose of Aprotyl Starter Pack Kit, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

Aprotyl Starter Pack Kit is used for the treatment of certain type of arthritis (psoriatic arthritis) as well as a particular skin condition (psoriasis).
Before using this medication, tell your doctor your medical history, especially of kidney disease, mood disorders (such as depression), or any allergies.
You should know that your mental health may change in unexpected ways and you may become depressed. In such a case, you or your caregiver should inform the doctor immediately.
Monitor your weight on a regular basis during the course of treatment. If you notice you are losing weight, consult your doctor.

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Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

DERMA

Patient concerns

Please confirm Psoriasis is cureable or not. I got psoriasis on my both legs. Now I developed with arthritis. The pain area is migrating from one place to another. Total Four places. How I will come to know that is it psoriatic arthritis or not?

Dr. Saurav Arora

Homeopathy

Sir for that you can take holistic medicine ie you can consult a dermatologist as well as a homeopath at the same time.

I have Psoriasis, what kind of treatment on this

Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

NBUVB therapy is good . Cap Maxepa once daily for 3 months . Cosalic ointment over psoriatic lesions at nightPasitrex ointment once daily . Check vit d levels in blood

Is there any treatment to cure psoriatic arthritis. I am suffering from last 20 year and now undergoing ayurvedic therapy

Dr. Souvik Sardar

Dermatology

Hello Mr PATIENT Psoriatic arthritis can be controlled not cured The kind of medicines that we use can de finitely control the disease will improve the quality of lifestyle but that has to be done under strict dermatological/rheumatological supervision and face to face consultation.And u have to come for regular followup while taking those medicines

User feedback

Patients taking Aprotyl Starter Pack Kit

Once A Day

100%

What are you using Aprotyl Kit for?

Psoriasis

100%

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

67%

Average

33%

What were the side-effects while using Aprotyl Starter Pack Kit?

No Side Effec*

50%

Diarrhea

50%

*No Side Effect

How do you take Aprotyl Kit?

With food

100%

Please rate Aprotyl Starter Pack Kit on price

Expensive

67%

Average

33%

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References

Apremilast [Prescribing Information]. Bridgewater, NJ: Amneal Pharmaceuticals NY LLC; 2025. [Accessed 29 Dec. 2025]. Available from:
Carrascosa JM, Del-Alcazar E. Apremilast for psoriasis treatment. G Ital Dermatol Venereol. 2020 Aug;155(4):421-433. [Accessed 29 Dec. 2025]. Available from:

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