Otezla
What Otezla is used for
Psoriatic arthritisOtezla, alone or in combination with Disease Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs (DMARDs), is indicated for the treatment of active psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in adult patients who have had an inadequate response or who have been intolerant to a prior DMARD therapy. PsoriasisOtezla is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis (PSOR) in adult patients who failed to respond to or who have a contraindication to, or are intolerant to other systemic therapy including cyclosporine, methotrexate or psoralen and ultraviolet-A light (PUVA). Paediatric psoriasisOtezla is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in children and adolescents from the age of 6 years and weighing at least 20 kg who are candidates for systemic therapy.Behçet’s diseaseOtezla is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with oral ulcers associated with Behçet’s disease (BD) who are candidates for systemic therapy.
Approved use, as published by the European Medicines Agency.
Key facts
- Brand
- Otezla
- Active substance
- apremilast
- Disease area
- Arthritis, Psoriatic; Psoriasis; Behcet Syndrome
- Medicine group
- Immunosuppressants
- ATC code
- L04AA32
- Marketing authorisation holder
- Amgen Europe B.V.
- Authorised in the EU since
- 2015
Official information
In India
- Apremilast: 21 brands in India
Specialist medicine: started and supervised by a specialist doctor or hospital. This page is a plain-language summary of public official information, not medical advice; follow your doctor and the official product information.
Common questions
What is Otezla used for?
Psoriatic arthritisOtezla, alone or in combination with Disease Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs (DMARDs), is indicated for the treatment of active psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in adult patients who have had an inadequate response or who have been intolerant to a prior DMARD therapy. PsoriasisOtezla is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis (PSOR) in adult patients who failed to respond to or who have a contraindication to, or are intolerant to other systemic therapy including cyclosporine, methotrexate or psoralen and ultraviolet-A light (PUVA). Paediatric psoria…
What is the active substance in Otezla?
Otezla contains apremilast.
Who makes Otezla?
The EU marketing authorisation holder is Amgen Europe B.V..
Source: European Medicines Agency medicines data (ema.europa.eu), reproduced with acknowledgement of the source. Page made 5 November 2026 by Satya Babu.
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