Capastat Sulfate and Zyclara Topical

• Generic Name: capreomycin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Capastat Sulfate

Capastat Sulfate is an antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body.

Capastat Sulfate is used in combination with other medicines to treat Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Capastat Sulfate is usually given after other tuberculosis medications have been tried without success.

Capastat Sulfate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: imiquimod topical
• Dosage Forms: cream
• Other Brand Names: Zyclara, Aldara, Zyclara Pump

Imiquimod topical is used to treat external warts around the genital and rectal areas called condyloma acuminatum. It is not used on warts inside the vagina, penis, or rectum. Imiquimod is also used to treat a skin condition of the face and scalp called actinic keratosis (AK), which is caused by too much sun exposure. Imiquimod may be used to treat certain types of skin cancer called superficial basal cell carcinoma (sBCC).

Imiquimod works on the immune system to help the body fight viruses that cause warts. It does not destroy the viruses directly. It is not known how imiquimod works for actinic keratosis or skin cancer.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.