Apriso is a prescription medication often used for treating ulcerative colitis. This page from the eMedTV site explains how Apriso works, describes its effects, lists some of its potential side effects, and offers dosing information for the medicine.
Common Apriso side effects may include upper abdominal pain, headaches, and diarrhea. This article on the eMedTV site also lists less common side effects and explains which potentially serious problems may require medical attention.
Hair loss is an uncommon side effect that has been reported in less than 3 percent of people taking Apriso. This eMedTV article contains more information about Apriso and hair loss, including what your doctor will recommend if this side effect occurs.
Apriso is used for preventing symptoms in people who are in remission from ulcerative colitis. This eMedTV Web page further explains how this medication works for treating ulcerative colitis and discusses possible off-label uses of the drug.
The usual recommended Apriso dosage is four capsules once daily in the morning. As this eMedTV resource explains, four Apriso 0.375 gram capsules are equivalent to 1.51 grams of the medication. This article also offers tips for taking this medicine.
If digoxin, azathioprine, or thioguanine is taken in combination with Apriso, drug interactions may occur. This eMedTV page describes the potential effects of these and other drug interactions, and lists other medications that may interfere with Apriso.
You should not take Apriso if you are allergic to salicylate drugs. This eMedTV page further explains who should not take Apriso. Warnings and precautions on what side effects or complications may occur with this medicine are also listed on this page.
Potential symptoms of an Apriso overdose include ringing in the ears, confusion, and difficulty breathing. This eMedTV page includes a list of other possible symptoms and explains what treatment options are available for an overdose of this medication.
Although the full risks of using Apriso during pregnancy are not known, the drug is probably safe. This eMedTV resource offers a more in-depth look at this drug and pregnancy, and explains what happened when it was given to pregnant animals.
Apriso is a medication that is known to pass through breast milk. This eMedTV segment provides more information on Apriso and breastfeeding, and describes some of the side effects that have been reported in nursing infants exposed to the drug.
There are currently no generic Apriso products available in the United States. As this eMedTV article explains, until the patent for Apriso expires in October 2011, other drug companies are not allowed to manufacture any generic versions of the drug.
