levamisole (redirected from Ergamisol)

levamisole /le·vam·i·sole/ (le-vam´ĭ-sōl) an immunomodulator used with fluorouracil in the treatment of colon cancer, administered as the hydrochloride salt.

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levamisole,

an immunomodulator used as an adjuvant treatment in combination with fluorouracil after surgical resection in patients with Dukes' stage C colon cancer.

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levamisole

a broad-spectrum anthelmintic of proven efficiency against gastrointestinal and lung worms that can be administered orally, by injection and by pour-on in cattle. It has no effect on tapeworms or liver fluke; it has a secondary effect in enhancing depressed immune responsiveness by stimulation of T lymphocytes and phagocytosis.

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levamisole poisoning

causes a syndrome of lip licking, head shaking, salivation, tremor, excitement and increased frequency of urination and defecation.

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levamisole

Oncology A broad-spectrum anthelmintic that stimulates immune function, enhancing hypersensitivity; it has been used with 5-FU to ↑ Pt survival in advanced colorectal and other CAs Adverse effects N&V, diarrhea, rash, flu-like Sx. See Unproven methods for cancer management Parasitology An l- form of tetramisole, which is most commonly used anthelmintic for roundworm, hookworm, Strongyloidesinfections.