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Generic Imiquimod Cream (Imiquad)
Generic imiquimod cream, manufactured by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, is used to treat skin conditions such as superficial basal cell carcinoma and external genital warts in patients aged 12 and over. The active ingredient is imiquimod 5%, which functions as an immune response modifier, and it is important to follow specific storage and application guidelines. Potential side effects include local skin reactions, and its use during pregnancy should be carefully considered due to unspecified risks.
Generic Imiquimod Cream (Imiquad)
- 1. Generic Imiquimod Cream ©Clearsky Pharmacy Generic Imiquimod Cream (Imiquad) is used to treat certain diseases of the skin, including minor skin cancers called superficial basal cell carcinoma when surgery would not be an appropriate treatment as well as external genital and perianal warts/condyloma acuminata in patients 12 years old or older.
- 2. Generic Imiquimod Cream ©Clearsky Pharmacy Imiquad Cream is manufactured by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd., India (Website: www.glenmarkpharma.com)
- 3. Imiquimod Cream –Brand Names © Clearsky Pharmacy Imiquimod cream is available as Aldara, Imiquad from Glenmark (Gracewell) and Nilwart from Dr. Reddy's.
- 4. Active Ingredient © ClearskyPharmacy The active ingredient contained in Imiquad Cream is Imiquimod 5%. Each 250 mg single sachet contains 12.5 mg of the active ingredient Imiquimod.
- 5. Chemical Structure © ClearskyPharmacy The structure of Imiquimod is given below:
- 6. Uses of GenericImiquimod Cream © Clearsky Pharmacy Generic Imiquimod Cream (Imiquad) is used to treat solar keratosis (SK) on the face and scalp, superficial basal cell carcinoma (sBCC), and genital/perianal warts. Imiquimod is an immune response modifier which activates immune cells in the body. The immune cells then proceed to kill and remove the virus- infected or cancer cells.
- 7. Storage Instructions © ClearskyPharmacy Generic Imiquimod Cream (Imiquad) have to be stored at controlled room temperature i.e. below 25°C (77°F). Keep this as well as all other medicines away from children and pets.
- 8. Warnings © Clearsky Pharmacy Useof Generic Imiquimod Cream (Imiquad) may be have to be stopped in the case of occurence of Intense local inflammatory reactions (e.g., skin weeping, erosion). Severe local inflammatory reactions of the female external genitalia can lead to severe vulvar swelling. Severe vulvar swelling can lead to urinary retention; dosing should be interrupted or discontinued.
- 9. Generic Imiquimod CreamDosage © Clearsky Pharmacy ➢Actinic Keratosis: Generic Imiquimod Cream (Imiquad) should be applied 2 times per week for a full 16 weeks to a defined treatment area on the face or scalp (but not both concurrently). The treatment area is defined as one continuous area of approximately 25 sq cm. The dosage of Imiquad Cream (Generic Imiquimod Cream) is given below:
- 10. Generic Imiquimod CreamDosage © Clearsky Pharmacy ➢ Superficial Basal Cell Carcinoma: Generic Imiquimod Cream should be applied five times per week for a full 6 weeks to a biopsy- confirmed superficial basal cell carcinoma. ➢ Imiquad Cream should be applied prior to normal sleeping hours and left on the skin for approximately 8 hours, after which time the cream should be removed by washing the area with mild soap and water. The dosage of Generic Imiquimod Cream (Imiquad) is given below:
- 11. Generic Imiquimod Cream ©Clearsky Pharmacy Contraindications Imiquad Cream is contraindicated in patients with a hypersensitivity to Imiquimod or any other component of this medication.
- 12. Generic Imiquimod SideEffects © Clearsky Pharmacy ➢ The most frequent Generic Imiquimod side efffects with an incidence rate of 1% or more are local application site reactions which include tenderness, itching, pain and burning sensation at the treatment site. ➢Local skin reactions (including erythema, erosion, oedema, vesicles, scabbing, desquamation/flaking and induration) are seen in conjunction with decreasing wart size and are believed to be secondary to the pharmacological activity of Imiquimod.
- 13. Generic Imiquimod Overdose ©Clearsky Pharmacy Topical overdosing of Generic Imiquimod 5% Cream could result in an increased incidence of severe local skin reactions and may increase the risk for systemic reactions. The most serious adverse effect reported following multiple oral Imiquimod doses of 200 mg or more (equivalent to imiquimod content of more than 16 sachets) was hypotension, which resolved following oral or intravenous fluid administration.
- 14. Generic Imiquimod CreamDuring Pregnancy © Clearsky Pharmacy Imiquimod Cream (Imiquad) has been classified by the US FDA as Pregnancy Category C. Controlled studies conducted in animals demonstrated no effects on growth, fertility, reproduction or post-natal development were noted at doses up to 6 mg/kg/day. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies conducted in pregnant women. Generic Imiquimod cream should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.
- 15. Generic Imiquimod Cream Formore details on Imiquad Cream click here © Clearsky Pharmacy Imiquad (Generic Imiquimod Cream) by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd., India.