Alizap 30mg Tablet is used in the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis which is a type of skin condition. This medicine is used when other conventional treatments cannot be used or if the patient is not responsive or intolerant to any of these treatments. Alizap 30mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. Take it regularly and do not stop taking the medicine even if you get better until that doctor tells you it is alright to stop. You may need to monitor your weight regularly while taking the medicine as it may cause weight loss. Using this medicine may cause few common side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting. If these side effects persist or get worse, let your doctor know. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms by prescribing you an alternative medicine or by adjusting the dose. To make sure the medicine is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know all the other medicines you are taking. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor first before taking this medicine.

• Nausea
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If you miss a dose of Alizap 30mg Tablet, 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.

• Q. Q. Is Alizap 30mg Tablet an immunosuppressant??
  Ans: No, Alizap 30mg Tablet is not an immunosuppressant. It belongs to a class of medicines known as phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitors (PDE4) which work by blocking the activity of PDE4. PDE4 is found in inflammatory cells and blocking it helps in reducing the molecules responsible for inflammation.
• Q. Q. How long does it take for Alizap 30mg Tablet to work??
  Ans: Alizap 30mg Tablet is used to treat plaque psoriasis (red, scaly, thick, itchy, painful patches on skin) and psoriatic arthritis (a condition that causes joint pain and swelling). It is a long-term treatment and may take about 16 weeks to show an improvement.
• Q. Q. Can Alizap 30mg Tablet cause depression??
  Ans: Yes, Alizap 30mg Tablet may cause depression as a side effect. The patient may also develop suicidal thoughts. It should be avoided in patients with a history of depression. In case you develop any of these symptoms, consult your doctor immediately or ask your friends or relatives to help seek medical advice.
• Q. Q. Does Alizap 30mg Tablet cause weight reduction??
  Ans: Yes, Alizap 30mg Tablet may cause a decrease in appetite which may further cause weight loss. You should monitor your weight regularly while on treatment with Alizap 30mg Tablet. In case of significant weight loss, consult your doctor and consider stopping Alizap 30mg Tablet.
• Q. Q. How should Alizap 30mg Tablet be taken??
  Ans: Be sure to take Alizap 30mg Tablet exactly as directed by your doctor. Your doctor will prescribe a low dose initially. This dose will be increased gradually after 6 days. Swallow the tablets whole with water. You can take it with or without food.
• Q. Q. Can I take rifampicin along with Alizap 30mg Tablet??
  Ans: You should not take rifampicin if you are taking Alizap 30mg Tablet. Rifampicin interferes with the working of Alizap 30mg Tablet by decreasing its levels, making it less effective. As a result, you may not see any improvement after taking Alizap 30mg Tablet.
• Q. Q. What if I get pregnant during treatment with Alizap 30mg Tablet??
  Ans: In case you get pregnant while taking Alizap 30mg Tablet, you should inform your doctor immediately. In fact, pregnancy should be avoided during treatment with this medicine. The reason being, according to animal studies, with Alizap 30mg Tablet there may be a risk of baby loss or defects in unborn baby.

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