LEVAMISOLE

Indications & Dose:

Ascaris lumbricoid, N. americanus, Ankylostoma duodenal, Enterobius vermicularis, trichuris trichura, strongloid stercoralis, T. colubri-forms. Roundworms, hook worms infestations.

• BY MOUTH

Adults 150mg single dose.

Children 50mg single dose. In case of severe hookworm infestation: repeat dose after 1-7 days.

Contraindications:

Hypersensitivity, concomitant administration of ether, chloroform and tetrachloroethylene.

Side Effects:

Usually mild and transient, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, giddiness, headache. Insomnia, agranulocytosis, dizziness, weakness and drowsiness. 

Cautions:

Precautions:

Higher than recommended doses of levamisole may be  associated with increased incidence of agranulocytosis

Pregnancy: Do not administer unless potential benefits  outweigh the risks.

Breast-feeding: Discontinue the drug or nursing. 

Interaction:

Drugs
Alcohol: Levamisole may produce disulfiram like effects with alcohol.

Phenytoin: Co-administration with levamisole and fluorouracil results in increased serum phenytoin levels.

Warnings:

Adverse Effects:

Lactations:

Special Precautions:

Counselling:

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