Administered orally in humans, it induces interferon alpha. The mechanism of action in condyloma auminata is unknown, but is presumed to be related to effects on immune response. Imiquimod has no direct antiviral effects and is not a cure. New warts may appear during imiquimod therapy. Sexual contact should be avoided while the cream is on the skin.
Hand washing is recommended before and after applying imiquimod cream.
The cream should be applied prior to bedtime and left on the skin for 6 to 10 hours, three times per week. Carvedilol appears to act in heart failure by reducing the effects of the sympathetic nervous system. Carvedilol increases left ventricular ejection fraction, decreases intracardiac and pulmonary vascular pressures, decreases heart rate and prevents progressive enlargement of the left ventricle with continued use. It is also indicated for treatment of essential hypertension with or without other anti-hypertensives. This agent may be used in patients unable to tolerate ACE inhibitors and may be used in patients who are or are not receiving digitalis, hydralazine or nitrate therapy.