Levamisole
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
immunomodulator (imidazothiazole), which is also used in tumor therapy in combination with fluorouracil. Originally developed as a parasitic agent used in veterinary medicine against worm infestation.
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In combination with fluorouracil for adjuvant therapy in patients with colon carcinoma after surgical removal of the affected colon sections. Also used as combination therapy for malignant melanoma.
Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.
Exanthema, nervousness, sleep disturbances, depression, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, constipation, stomatitis; altered perception of taste, flu-like symptoms, thrombocytopenia; agranulocytosis, myalgia or athralgia, encephalopathy-like syndromes, neurologic abnormalities, multifocal leukoencephalopathy or demyelinating processes; elevation of triglycerides and cholesterol.
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Severe liver and kidney dysfunction. Less than 4,000 leukocytes/μl or 120,000 thrombocytes/μl.
PreparationsThis section has been translated automatically.
Ergamisol, Ascaradil (available through the international pharmacy)