Aldara
Brand
name:Aldara
Generic name: Imiquimod
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DESCRIPTION
For
Dermatologic Use Only -Not for Ophthalmic Use.
AldaraTM
is the brand name for imiquimod which is an immune response
modifier. Each gram of the 5% cream contains 50 mg of imiquimod
in an off-white oil-in-water vanishing cream base consisting
of isostearic acid, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, white petrolatum,
polysorbate 60, sorbitan monostearate, glycerin, xanthan gum,
purified water, benzyl alcohol, methylparaben, and propylparaben.
Chemically, imiquimod is 1-(2-methylpropyl)-1 H-imidazo[4,5-c]quinolin-4-amine.
Imiquimod has a molecular formula of C14H16N4,and a molecular
weight of 240.3.
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INDICATIONS
Imiquimod
5% cream is indicated for the treatment of external genital
and perianal warts/condyloma acuminata in individuals 12 years
old and above.
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What
side effects may occur?
In
controlled clinical trials, the most frequently reported adverse
reactions were those of local skin and application site reactions;
some patients also reported systemic reactions. These reactions
were usually mild to moderate in intensity; however, severe
reactions were reported with 3X/week application. These reactions
were more frequent and more intense with daily application than
with 3X/week application. Overall, in the 3X/week application
clinical studies, 1.2% (4/327) of the patients discontinued
due to local skin/application site reactions.The incidence and
severity of local skin reactions during controlled clinical
trials are shown in the following table.
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WARNINGS
Aldara
cream has not been evaluated for the treatment of urethral,
intra-vaginal, cervical, rectal, or intra-anal human papilloma
viral disease and is not recommended for these conditions.
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PRECAUTIONS
General
Local
skin reactions such as erythema, erosion, excoriation/flaking,
and edema are common. Should severe local skin reaction occur,
the cream should be removed by washing the treatment area with
mild soap and water. Treatment with Aldara cream can be resumed
after the skin reaction has subsided. There is no clinical experience
with Aldara cream therapy immediately following the treatment
of genital/perianal warts with other cutaneously applied drugs;
therefore, Aldara cream administration is not recommended until
genital/perianal tissue is healed from any previous drug or
surgical treatment. Imiquimod has the potential to exacerbate
inflammatory conditions of the skin.
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PATIENT
INFORMATION
Patients using Aldara 5% cream should receive the following
information and instructions: The effect of Aldara 5% cream
on the transmission of genital/ perianal warts is unknown. Aldara
5% cream may weaken condoms and vaginal diaphragms. Therefore,
concurrent use is not recommended.
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OVERDOSE
Overdosage of Aldara 5% cream in humans is unlikely due to minimal
percutaneous absorption. Animal studies reveal a rabbit dermal
lethal imiquimod dose of greater than 1600 mg/m2. Persistent topical
overdosing of Aldara 5% cream could result in severe local skin
reactions. The most clinically serious adverse event reported
following multiple oral imiquimod doses of >200 mg was hypotension
which resolved following oral or intravenous fluid administration.
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