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Levamisole, marketed as the hydrochloride salt under the trade name Ergamisol (R12564), is an antihelminthic and immunomodulator belonging to a class of synthetic imidazothiazole derivatives. It was discovered in 1966 at Belgium`s Janssen Pharmaceutica, where it was prepared initially in the form of its racemate called tetramisole. The two stereo....
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An antiparasitic drug that is also being studied in cancer therapy with fluorouracil.
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<chemical> An antihelminthic drug that has been tried experimentally in rheumatic disorders where it apparently restores the immune response by increasing macrophage chemotaxis and t-lymphocyte function. Paradoxically, this immune enhancement appears to be beneficial in rheumatoid arthritis where dermatitis, leukopenia, and thrombocytopenia, ...
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(le-vam´ĭ-sōl) an oral imidazole that enhances the immune response and is used as the hydrochloride salt as an adjuvant to fluorouracil in antineoplastic therapy after surgery in patients with Dukes stage C colon cancer.
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From Plumb's Veterinary Formulary 'Because of its narrow margin for safety and limited efficacy against many equine parasites, levamisole is not generally used in horses'
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Type: Term Pronunciation: lē-vam′ĭ-sōl Definitions: 1. Formerly used as an anthelmintic; increases immune responses and is used adjunctively with fluorouracil to improve response and suppress recurrence.
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A drug used to treat bowel cancer. It is given along with Fluorouracil (chemotherapy) after surgery. It may increase the effectiveness of the chemotherapy, possibly by boosting the immune system.
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