Levamisole
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Levamisole Definition
The hydrochloride salt of the synthetic imidazothiazole derivative levamisole with anthelminthic and immunomodulating activities. In immunosuppressed states, levamisole may restore immune function by: 1) stimulating antibody formation, 2) stimulating T-cell activation and proliferation, 3) potentiating monocyte and macrophage phagocytosis and chemotaxis and 4) increasing neutrophil mobility, adherence, and chemotaxis.
Levamisole Synonyms
Levamisole Hydrochloride, (S)-2,3,5,6-Tetrahydro-6-phenylimidazo[2,1-b]thiazole Monohydrochloride, Ascaridil, Cloridrato de Levamizol, Decaris, Ergamisol, Ergamisole, ICI-59623, Immunol, Ketrax, LEVAMISOLE HYDROCHLORIDE, R 12564, R-12564, RP-20605, Solaskil, Tramisol, Trimisol, l-Tetramisole Hydrochloride, l-Tetramisole hydrochloride
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