.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.P_AntiparasiticProductsInsecticidesAndRepellents.P02C_AntinematodalAgents.P02CE01_Levamisole.Levamisole

Information

Levamisole is an anthelmintic drug formerly used to treat parasitic worm infestations in humans and animals, and has also been used as an immunomodulatory agent in some cancers and autoimmune diseases. Its use in human medicine is largely discontinued due to safety concerns including agranulocytosis.

Pharmacokinetics

Pharmacokinetics reported in healthy adult volunteers after a single oral dose.

References

1. Donald, AD (1985). New methods of drug application for control of helminths. Veterinary parasitology 18(2) 121–137. DOI:10.1016/0304-4017(85)90062-7 PUBMED:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3898543

Revisions

• 06/2025 initial generated model