Imiquimod

Chemical formula: C₁₄H₁₆N₄  Molecular mass: 240.304 g/mol  PubChem compound: 57469

Interactions

Imiquimod interacts in the following cases:

Immunosuppressive

Due to its immunostimulating properties, imiquimod cream should be used with caution in patients who are receiving immunosuppressive medication.

Pregnancy

For imiquimod no clinical data on exposed pregnancies are available. Animal studies do not indicate direct or indirect harmful effects with respect to pregnancy, embryonal/foetal development, parturition or postnatal development. Caution should be exercised when prescribing to pregnant women.

Nursing mothers

As no quantifiable levels (>5 ng/ml) of imiquimod are detected in the serum after single and multiple topical doses, no specific advice can be given on whether to use or not in lactating mothers.

Effects on ability to drive and use machines

Imiquimod cream has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive and use machines.

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