Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Levamisole
Chemical Class
Imidazole
ATC Code
P02CE01
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Levam?
Uses
Levamisole is used with another cancer medicine (fluorouracil) to help make it work better against cancer of the colon. Levamisole is ava...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Imidazole
Levamisole (HCl) is the derivative of Levamisole. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Imidazole. It belongs to Miscellaneous Antineoplastic Agents and Anthelmintic pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Levamisole is 204.30. Its pKa is 8.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
120 to 150 mg — As recommended.
As a single dose.
2
Child · Oral
3 mg/kg — As recommended.
Single Dose
Safety Alerts
Levamisole is contraindicated in conditions like Hepatic disease, Hypersensitivity, Psoriatic arthropathy, Blood disorders
Important Warnings
Avoid use of alcohol and alcohol containing products while taking levamisole
Severe stomach upset, flushing and headache can occur
It is not recommended for use in pregnant or nursing women or in children
Avoid contact with people having cold, flu etc
as its use may decrease immunity
Avoid contact with those who had recently been vaccinated with a live vaccine
Alcohol should be avoided
It should be avoided in patients with preexisting blood disorder
Side Effects
Along with its needed effectsa medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occurif they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur: Less common Fever or chills unusual feeling of discomfort or weakness Rare Blacktarry stools blood in urine or stools cough or hoarseness lower back or side pain painful or difficult urination pinpoint red spots on skin unusual bleeding or bruising Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur: Less common Sores in mouth and on lips Rare Blurred vision confusion convulsions (seizures) lip smacking or puffing numbnesstinglingor pain in facehandsor feet paranoia (feelings of persecution) puffing of cheeks rapid or worm-like movements of tongue trembling or shaking trouble in walking uncontrolled movements of arms and legs Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Alsoyour health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them: More common Diarrhea metallic taste nausea Less common Anxiety or nervousness dizziness headache mental depression nightmares pain in joints or muscles skin rash or itching trouble in sleeping unusual tiredness or sleepiness vomiting Levamisole may cause a temporary loss of hair in some people. After treatment has endednormal hair growth should return. Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effectscheck with your healthcare professional. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Drug Interactions
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all
in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases
your doctor may want to change the dose
or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine
it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive. Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects
but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together
your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines. Capecitabine Doxifluridine Fluorouracil Tegafur Warfarin
Storage
Tab, Susp Store Below 40°C.
Price Intelligence
Rs 415.81
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 30 · approved 23 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 30Rs 415.81
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