Name: Levamisole (Ergamisol)
Class: Slow-Acting Antirheumatic Agent (Veterinary Anti-Helminthic Agent)
Mechanism: Enhances cell-mediated immune responses ( chemotaxis & phagocytosis of PMNs and Mfs, T cell fxn). How these effects ameliorate RA is unknown.
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Toxicity/S.E.s: Rash (most common), leukopenia, agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, influenza-like illnesses, mouth ulcers, n/v.
Utility: Treat rheumatoid arthritis (off-label use).
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