Levamisole Pharmacology

Levamisole

About Levamisole
Synthetic imidazothiazole derivative, Biological response modifier, Anthelmintic, Antineoplastic adjunct.
Mechanism of Action of Levamisole
Levamisole is the levo isomer of Tetramisole which is used as an anthelminthic agent. It exerts its action by producing paralysis of worm by causing sustained contraction of somatic muscles of worm by an irreversible, noncompetitive depolarization type of Neuro muscular block. It also non competitively inhibits the production of succinate.Its immunostimalant action is by modulating cell mediated immunity by increasing phagocytosis by macrophages. It restores cutaneous delayed hyper sensitivity reactions.
Pharmacokinets of Levamisole
Absorption: Well absorbed orally.
Metabolism: Metabolized inside the body.
Excretion: Excreted through urine.
Onset of Action for Levamisole
N/A
Duration of Action for Levamisole
N/A
Half Life of Levamisole
N/A
Side Effects of Levamisole
1. Headache
2. Dizziness
3. Abdominal pain
4. Diarrhoea
5. Nausea
6. Vomiting
7. Fever
8. Arthralgia
9. Myalgia
10 Impaired taste
11.Rash
12.Agranulocytosis
Contra-indications of Levamisole
1. Hypersensitivity to the drug
2. Disorders of blood
Special Precautions while taking Levamisole
1. Rheumatoid arthritis
2. Drug causes disulfiram like reaction with alcohol
Pregnancy Related Information
Contraindicated
Old Age Related Information
N/A
Breast Feeding Related Information
Contraindicated
Children Related Information
N/A
Indications for Levamisole
1. Ascariasis, Mixed Ascaris,
2. Ancylostomiasis (Hookworm infestation)
3. As Immunomodulator in Cancer patients & in Rheumatoid arthritis
Interactions for Levamisole
Alcohol: Levamisole may produce disulfiram like effects with alcohol.
Phenytoin: Co-administration with levamisole and fluorouracil results in increased serum phenytoin levels.
Typical Dosage for Levamisole
Adults:
Ascariasis:2.5 to 5mg/kg or 150mg single oral dose.
Ancylostomiasis & Mixed Ascaris, Hookworm infestation: 0.3gm for 1 to 2 days. Alternatively administer 2.5mg/kg as a single dose. Repeat after 1week if required
Children:
Ascariasis:3mg/kg or 50mg single oral dose.
Ancylostomiasis & Mixed Ascaris, Hookworm infestation: 6mg/kg for 1 to 2 days
Schedule of Levamisole
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Storage Requirements for Levamisole
Store at room temperature below 30 degree C. Protect from moisture and light.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Levamisole
Take the missed dose as soon as remember and If it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose and take the regular dose.
Effects of Overdose of Levamisole
Treatment is supportive & symptomatic. Empty stomach by gastric lavage.

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