Imiquimod Cream (Aldara) and Venlafaxine Hydrochloride

• Generic Name: imiquimod topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Aldara, Zyclara, Zyclara Pump

• It is used to treat genital warts.
• It is used to treat perianal warts.
• It is used to treat skin harmed by the sun and some skin cancers.

• Generic Name: venlafaxine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Effexor XR, Effexor

Management of major depressive disorder.

Efficacy of extended-release capsules in hospital settings not established.

Management of generalized anxiety disorder.

Management of social phobia (social anxiety disorder).

Management of panic disorder with or without agoraphobia.

Not indicated for the management of exogenous obesity (either alone or in combination with weight loss agents such as phentermine), although weight loss reported in some patients receiving the drug for other disorders.

Management of vasomotor symptoms in women with breast cancer and in postmenopausal women; improved both frequency and severity of vasomotor symptoms (hot flushes [flashes]).