Levamisole, marketed under the trade name Ergamisol, is a medication used to treat parasitic worm infections.[1] It has also been studied as a method to stimulate the immune system as part of the treatment of cancer.[2] Levamisole remains in veterinary use as a dewormer for livestock.
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(S)-6-Phenyl-2,3,5,6-tetrahydroimidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole |
Trade names | Ergamisol |
AHFS/Drugs.com | Micromedex Detailed Consumer Information |
MedlinePlus | a697011 |
Legal status | withdrawn |
Routes of administration | By mouth |
Metabolism | Liver |
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Biological half-life | 3-4 hours |
Excretion | 70% kidney |
CAS Number | 14769-73-4 |
ATC code | P02CE01 QP52AE01 |
PubChem | CID: 26879 |
IUPHAR/BPS | 7210 |
DrugBank | DB00848 |
ChemSpider | 25037 |
UNII | 2880D3468G |
KEGG | D08114 |
ChEBI | CHEBI:6432 |
ChEMBL | CHEMBL1454 |