Description

About Levamisole Hydrochloride Tablets

LEVAMISOLE belongs to a class ‘anti-parasitic’, primarily used for the treatment of roundworm and hookworm infections. Roundworms are parasites that live in your intestine and cause ascariasis (an infection of the small intestine caused by Ascaris lumbricoides, which is a species of roundworm), and it also causes infection in the lungs. Hookworms are parasites; they live on other living things and cause ancylostomiasis (an infection of the small intestine caused by ancylostoma, a hookworm species), and it also causes infection in the lungs and skin.

LEVAMISOLE is composed of ‘levamisole’. It works by suppressing the enzyme activity in the worm’s muscle; this leads to paralysis and death. In this way, it kills worms and treats your infection.

You are advised to take LEVAMISOLE for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending upon your medical condition. The most common side effects of a LEVAMISOLE include headache, dizziness, vomiting, nausea, and abdominal pain. These side effects resolve on their own. However, if the side effects are persistent, stop the medicine and consult your doctor immediately.

Before starting LEVAMISOLE inform your doctor if you are allergic to LEVAMISOLE or any other medications. Inform your doctor if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medications, herbal or dietary supplements. Use the LEVAMISOLE as advised by your doctor. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not recommend the LEVAMISOLE to kidney disease, liver disease and pre-existing blood disorders.

Uses of Levamisole

Ascariasis, Ancylostomiasis and Mixed ascariasis-hook worm infections.

Medicinal Benefits

LEVAMISOLE is composed of ‘levamisole’ belonging to a class ‘anti-parasitic’, primarily used for treating roundworm and hookworm infections. It works by suppressing the enzyme activity in the worm’s muscle; this leads to paralysis and death. In this way, it kills worms and treats your infection. LEVAMISOLE is also used in the treatment of mixed ascariasis hookworm infections. It is also used in colon cancer in combination with cancer medicine to work effectively against colon cancer.

Directions for Use

Tablet/capsule: Swallow it as a whole with a glass full of water. Do not chew, crush or break it. Oral liquid/Syrup: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the pack’s measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of LEVAMISOLE

• Vomiting
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Mouth sores
• Loss of appetite
• Stomach pain
• Change in taste and smell
• Muscle aches
• Fatigue
• Skin rash

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Before starting LEVAMISOLE inform your doctor if you are allergic to LEVAMISOLE or any other medications. Inform your doctor if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medications, herbal or dietary supplements. Use the LEVAMISOLE as advised by your doctor. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not recommend the LEVAMISOLE to kidney disease, liver disease and pre-existing blood disorders. This LEVAMISOLE should be used with caution in patients with a history of liver diseases, kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. LEVAMISOLE is also not recommended in rheumatoid arthritis. Caution should be taken while using LEVAMISOLE in Sjogren’s syndrome ( disorder of your immune system identified by its two most common symptoms — dry eyes and a dry mouth).

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: LEVAMISOLE may interact with anti-helminthics (albendazole, ivermectin),anti-cancer drugs (doxifluridine, capecitibine), antiepileptic drugs (phenytoin) and anti-coagulants (heparin, warfarin).

Drug-Food Interactions: LEVAMISOLE may interact with alcohol.

Drug-Disease Interactions: LEVAMISOLE should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems, liver problems, rheumatoid arthritis and Sjogren’s syndrome.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:

IVERMECTIN

CAPECITABINE

WARFARIN

ALBENDAZOLE

PHENYTOIN

ALCOHOL

DOXIFLURIDINE