Levamisole

Uses	Worm Infections
Therapy	Anthelmintic
Side Effects	Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach Pain

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Molecule Description

Levamisole is a medicine used in the treatment of cancer of the large intestine (colon).

Uses

It is used for the treatment of cancer of the colon (large intestine).

Contraindications

When should one not use Levamisole

History of pre-existing blood disorders
Severe kidney problems
Swelling (inflammation) of joints

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Nausea, vomiting and metallic taste in the mouth
Diarrhea
Anxiety and depression
Dizziness
Joint pains
Skin rash
Sleep troubles and nightmares.
Some serious side effects:
Itching, hives, rash
Yellowing of the skin or eyes
Fever, and chills
Black stools or blood in urine
Back pain
Difficult urination
Blurred vision
Convulsions

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

It is advisable to avoid taking Levamisole during pregnancy.

Breast Feeding

It is advisable to avoid taking Levamisole during pregnancy breastfeeding as it may pass into breast milk.

Driving

Some people may feel dizzy or tired while taking this medicine. Do not drive unless you are feeling well.

Alcohol

This medicine should not be consume with alcohol as it may increase risk of some side effects.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

Check with your doctor on the progress of the treatment on how the medicine is working or affecting you, also monitor for any side effects.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Levamisole controls the spread of cancer cells in colon cancer, thereby controlling the cancer growth and spread.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Levamisole can cause serious problems when taken with few medicines at the same time
Inform your physician if you are receiving or have recently taken any of the following medicines-
Fluorouracil
Tegafur
Doxifluridine
Warfarin
Capecitabine
BCG vaccine
Live polio vaccine
Typhoid vaccine
Influenza virus vaccine

Interactions with food items

No specific interactions with food have been reported yet. Drink plenty of liquids to prevent dehydration. Tobacco and alcohol should be avoided when taking this medicine.

Dosage

Overdose

If you happen to take an overdose of the medicine, seek emergency medical care immediately. The effects of an overdose may be lethal and need immediate medical attention. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, increased salivation, frequent urination and defecation, colicky pain in abdomen, dizziness, headache, muscle tremors, anxiety, irritability, clonic convulsions, depression, rapid respiration, difficulty in breathing, collapse, bleeding in the intestines, inflammation of bowels, severe liver damage, and congestion of blood in the spleen.

Missed a Dose

If you missed any dose of medicine, take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Inform the doctor about your detailed medical and surgical history. The dose needs to be carefully worked out. The risk of taking medication needs to be weighed against its beneficial effects. The doctor decides the exact dose after due consideration of your health status, severity of the disease, and other such parameters.

Levamisole should be taken in the exact dose as advised by the physician. Do not take more than the recommended dose of this medicine, as overdose of Levamisole can cause serious problems. Take Levamisole with a full glass of water. Drink plenty of liquids to prevent dehydration.

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