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Resiquimod

Generic Name
Resiquimod
Brand Names
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Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C17H22N4O2
CAS Number
144875-48-9
Unique Ingredient Identifier
V3DMU7PVXF
Background

A substance being studied in the treatment of some types of skin cancer. When put on the skin, resiquimod causes some immune cells to make certain chemicals that may help them kill tumor cells. It is also being studied to find out if adding it to a tumor vaccine improves the antitumor immune response. It is a type of imidazoquinoline and a type of immunomodulator.

Indication

Investigated for use/treatment in genital herpes.

Associated Conditions
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Associated Therapies
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