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No, Otezla (apremilast) is not a biologic medication. It's an oral phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) inhibitor, which is a different type of systemic treatment for psoriasis.

While biologics are made from proteins, cells, or other biological materials and are given by injection or infusion, Otezla is a small-molecule drug taken Show Full Answer

No, Otezla (apremilast) is not a biologic medication. It's an oral phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) inhibitor, which is a different type of systemic treatment for psoriasis.

While biologics are made from proteins, cells, or other biological materials and are given by injection or infusion, Otezla is a small-molecule drug taken as a pill. This makes it more convenient for some people who prefer not to use injections.

Otezla works as an anti-inflammatory medication and is approved for treating plaque psoriasis across all severity levels, as well as psoriatic arthritis. It's considered a systemic treatment option that can be used when topical therapies aren't sufficient, but it works differently than biologic medications.

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