Levamisole
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, and nausea and vomiting have been reported as side effects. (From Smith and Reynard, Textbook of Pharmacology, 1991, p435-6)
Year introduced: 1974
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Tree Number(s): D02.886.675.346, D03.383.129.308.480, D03.383.129.708.346
MeSH Unique ID: D007978
Registry Number: 2880D3468G
Entry Terms:
- L-Tetramisole
- Levotetramisole
- Levamisole Hydrochloride
- Hydrochloride, Levamisole
- Solaskil
- Dekaris
- Decaris
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