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US brand names:Aldara
Toll-like receptor 7 agonist that stimulates innate and acquired immune responses via cytokine induction (IFN-alpha, TNF-alpha, IL-6).
Local irritation expected. Do not apply to large areas. Cats may develop systemic side effects. Prevent licking with e-collar.
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat (Domestic) | TOPICAL | Monitor closely | q48h to q72h | Moderate | Gill VL, Bergman PJ, Baer KE, Craft D, Leung C. Use of imiquimod 5% cream (AldaraTM) in cats with multicentric squamous cell carcinoma in situ: 12 cases (2002-2005). Vet Comp Oncol. 2008;6(1):55-64. doi:10.1111/j.1476-5829.2007.00144.x — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.1464, Imiquimod, Topical monograph. |
| Dog (Domestic) | TOPICAL | See the cited source for the printed regimen | q48h to q72h | Moderate | Plumb's 10th ed printed p.1464, Imiquimod, Topical monograph.Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
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