Levamisole WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Levamisole
Levamisole is utilized in combination with fluorouracil for the treatment of stage III colon cancer.1 The use of these drugs in conjunction with one another classifies it as adjuvant therapy, which appears to increase the defenses within the patient.1 This drug was first produced in 1966 and used to eliminate intestinal parasites in veterinary medicine.1 In 1990, it became approved for use in colon cancer.1
Fast Facts:
- Generic for the brand Ergamisol.1
- Levamisole is categorized as a biological response modifier.1
- Administered orally in tablet form.
- Side effects include nausea, vomiting, hair loss and diarrhea.1
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Latest Headlines on Levamisole
What is Levamisole?
- WrongDiagnosis: Description of Levamisole
- Cerner Multum (via Revolution Health): What is Levamisole?
- RxList: Ergamisol Drug Description
- Quamut: About This Drug
What are the Uses for Levamisole?
- MedScape: Levamisole (Bulk) Misc - Dosage and Uses
- Medic8: Levamisole
- RxList: Ergamisol Indications and Dosage
- Genesis: Why Am I Taking It?
What are the Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Levamisole?
- Cerner Multum (via Revolution Health): What are the Possible Side Effects of Levamisole?
- RxList: Ergamisol Side Effects & Drug Interactions
- Healthwise (via Yahoo Health): What are the Possible Side Effects of Levamisole?
What are the Alternatives to Levamisole?
- OrganizedWisdom: Bevacizumab | Cetuximab | Leucovorin | Irinotecan | Panitumumab
- WebMD: Colorectal Cancer Guide - Treatment and Care
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Colon Cancer Treatment
- UpToDate: Patient Information: Treatment of Colon Cancer
What are the Holistic Alternatives to Levamisole?
- Advanced Alternatives: Fighting Cancer with the Immune System, Detoxification and Genes: Colon Cancer
- GrannyMed: Colon Cleansing and Colon Cancer Prevention
- Acupuncture.com: The Value of Herbs in the Treatment of Cancer
- QuackWatch: A Special Message for Cancer Patients Seeking "Alternative" Treatments
Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards about Levamisole
- Yahoo Answers: What is Levamisole Tablets Used For?
- Google Groups: Synthesis of Levamisole and Its Analogues
- Information About Colon Cancer: Colorectal Cancer - Chemotherapy
Clinical Trials for Levamisole
- CenterWatch: Levamisole Clinical Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov: List of Levamisole Clinical trials
Abuse of Levamisole
- Cerner Multum (via Revolution Health): What Happens If I Overdose On Levamisole?
- Medscape: Levamisole (Bulk) Misc - Overdose
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Levamisole
- JAMA: Levamisole Articles
- Google Scholar: Articles About Levamisole
- PubMed Central: List of Levamisole Articles
Research Notes References
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- Reviewer: Tara Salamone
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Nov. 13, 2009
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