Imiquimod is a specific agonist for human and mouse Toll-like receptor 7 (TLR7)
Only apply to affected areas and avoid any application on internal surfaces
Imiquimod is associated with short-term clearance rates of about 80–87% that are sustained for up to 5-years' follow-up
Imiquimod may be used to treat certain types of skin cancer called superficial basal cell carcinoma (sBCC)
DB00724 Background Imiquimod is an immune response modifier that acts as a toll-like receptor 7 agonist
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Aldara 5% Cream
It is manufactured as a 5% (50 mg/g) cream called Aldara™
Home Imiquimod Advanced Consumer Print Save Imiquimod (Topical) Generic name: imiquimod [ im-I-kwi-mod ] Brand names: Aldara, Zyclara Drug classes:
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The most common side effects with imiquimod are skin reactions where it is applied (treatment area) including: redness
Imiquimod (Zyclara®) for the topical treatment of clinically typical, nonhyperkeratotic, nonhypertrophic, visible or palpable actinic keratosis (AK) of the full face or balding scalp in immunocompetent adults when other topical treatment options are contraindicated or less appropriate (November 2019) Recommended with restrictions
75% is a prescription medicine for use on the skin only (topical) to treat external genital and perianal warts in people 12 years and older
Imiquimod cream is indicated for the topical treatment of: • Clinically typical, nonhyperkeratotic, nonhypertrophic actinic keratoses (AK) on the face or scalp in immunocompetent adults ()External genital and perianal warts/condyloma acuminata in patients 12 years old or older Limitations of Use: Efficacy was not demonstrated for
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Imiquimod does not cure warts, and new warts may appear during treatment
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75% cream: Apply a thin film once a day before bedtime to the affected area (either entire face or balding scalp) Comments: Treatment should continue for two 2-week treatment cycles separated by a 2-week no treatment period
75% (brand name Zyclara®) and 5% (brand names Aldara® and Bascellex®)
What is Imiquimod Cream? Imiquimod Cream is a prescription medicine for use on the skin only (topical) to treat: • actinic keratosis on the face or scalp in adults with a normal immune system
75% is a prescription medicine for skin use only (topical) to treat actinic keratosis on the face or balding scalp in adults with a normal immune system
Limited supplies remain available in NHS Trusts and health boards
Imiquimod’s unique chemical structure and properties make it a valuable tool in the fight against viral infections and cancer
The ability of imiquimod to elicit an immune response and to treat subclinical lesions makes it among the most strategic therapies for these patients