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- Title
Levamisole: A multi-faceted drug in dermatology.
- Authors
Gupta, Mrinal
- Abstract
The article offers information on levamisole, a synthetic antihelminthic drug that belongs to the class of imidazothiazole derivatives with potent immunomodulatory activity. Topics include the pharmacology, mechanism of action, and its various therapeutic uses in dermatology practice. Information is also provided on its use for treating warts, cutaneous leishmaniasis, and leprosy.
- Subjects
LEVAMISOLE; IMMUNOLOGICAL adjuvants; PHARMACOLOGY; DERMATOLOGY; WARTS treatment; CUTANEOUS leishmaniasis; HANSEN'S disease treatment; THERAPEUTICS; SKIN disease diagnosis; IMIDAZOLES; ANTHELMINTICS; IMMUNOMODULATORS; ANIMALS; SKIN diseases
- Publication
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology, 2016, Vol 82, Issue 2, p230
- ISSN
0378-6323
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.4103/0378-6323.175927