Imiquimod
This topical immune response modifier is used to treat certain viral skin conditions including genital warts (condyloma acuminata), superficial basal cell carcinoma, and actinic keratoses. It works by stimulating the local immune system to produce interferon and other cytokines, which attack the abnormal or virus-infected cells. It is applied directly to the skin and should not be used internally.
Molecular Weight
240.3000 g/mol
LogP
2.60
TPSA
56.70 Ų
Lipinski RO5
Pass
Therapeutic Areas
Mechanism of Action
Applied directly to the skin or mucous membranes, where it exerts its therapeutic effect locally at the site of application with minimal systemic absorption.
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
Applied directly to the skin or mucous membranes, where it exerts its therapeutic effect locally at the site of application with minimal systemic absorption.
2D Structure
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SMILES
CC(C)Cn1cnc2c(N)nc3ccccc3c21
InChI
InChI=1S/C14H16N4/c1-9(2)7-18-8-16-12-13(18)10-5-3-4-6-11(10)17-14(12)15/h3-6,8-9H,7H2,1-2H3,(H2,15,17)
Molecular Formula
C14H16N4
HBD / HBA
1 / 3
Rotatable Bonds
2
Heavy Atoms
18
No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Frequently Asked Questions
This topical immune response modifier is used to treat certain viral skin conditions including genital warts (condyloma acuminata), superficial basal cell carcinoma, and actinic keratoses. It works by stimulating the local immune system to produce interferon and other cytokines, which attack the abnormal or virus-infected cells. It is applied directly to the skin and should not be used internally.
Applied directly to the skin or mucous membranes, where it exerts its therapeutic effect locally at the site of application with minimal systemic absorption.
Yes, Imiquimod is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL1282. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 57469. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.
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