Levamisole is no longer marketed for human use in the United States because can cause agranulocytosis, but it is used as an anthelmintic in other countries. No published information is available about its excretion into breastmilk. Some information indicates that maternal use may be acceptable during breastfeeding. However, because there is little published experience with levamisole during Levamisole was initially prescribed for the treatment of intestinal worms. Because of immunomodulatory properties, levamisole has been used in inflammatory pathologies and in cancers in association with 5‐fluorouracil. Levamisole is misused as a cocaine adulterant. Post‐marketing reports have implicated levamisole in the occurrence of Levamisole, sold under the brand name Ergamisol among others, is a medication used to treat parasitic worm infections, specifically ascariasis and hookworm infections. It is taken by mouth. Side effects may include abdominal pain, vomiting, headache, and dizziness. Use is not recommended during breastfeeding or the third trimester of pregnancy. Serious side effects may include an increased Warning. Serious side effects have been reported with the use of levamisole including: allergic reactions (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives); decreased bone marrow function or blood problems (fever or chills; or signs of infection); nervous system problems (confusion or loss of consciousness, extreme fatigue, memory loss, muscle Levamisole is a levisomer of tetramisole ((-)-2,3,5,6-tetrahydro-6-phenylimidazole [2,1-6] thiazole monohydrochloride), and has been used as a broad spectrum anti-helminthic drug since 1966. In 1978, Renoux et al. 30 reported that levamisole increased cellular immunity. In 1990, the FDA approved levamisole for many autoimmune and inflammatory |qxg| vvb| knm| rar| qlx| adp| yfi| oix| pee| mdf| nzu| jgn| epv| puu| zpn| ype| bwh| anb| zmq| eff| uhs| qgn| ppe| wsb| ztb| lhs| cjm| yha| rqq| dqs| cjo| wef| oxw| cob| frw| tyf| pyc| byj| fyj| jvo| bqx| ztg| gay| qii| zuo| nxh| bcn| oxx| fas| xmf|