Definition of Levamisole
1. Noun. (chemistry) A synthetic imidazothiazole derivative whose hydrochloride is used as an antibiotic. ¹
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Medical Definition of Levamisole
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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.
Pharmacological action: adjuvants, immunologic, antinematodal agent, antirheumatic agents.
Chemical name: Imidazo(2,1-b)thiazole, 2,3,5,6-tetrahydro-6-phenyl-, (S)-
(12 Dec 1998)
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