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Drug Interactions between Ergamisol and skin test antigens, multiple

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Moderate

levamisole skin test antigens, multiple

Applies to: Ergamisol (levamisole) and skin test antigens, multiple

MONITOR: Immunosuppressed patients may have diminished response to diagnostic skin test antigens due to suppression of cell-mediated, delayed-type hypersensitivity. Falsely insignificant or false-negative results may occur in such patients, which may include those who have recently received or are receiving immunosuppressive agents, antilymphocyte globulins, alkylating agents, antimetabolites, radiation, some antirheumatic agents, high dosages of corticosteroids or adrenocorticotropic agents (e.g., greater than or equal to 2 mg/kg/day or 20 mg/day of prednisone or equivalent for 14 consecutive days or more), or long-term topical or inhaled corticosteroids.

MANAGEMENT: Clinicians should be aware of the potential for falsely insignificant or false-negative results when administering diagnostic skin test antigens to patients treated with immunosuppressive agents.

References

  1. (2001) "Product Information. Candin (candida albicans extract)." Nielsen Biosciences Inc
  2. (2001) "Product Information. Histolyn-Cyl (histoplasmin)." ALK Laboratories Inc
  3. (2001) "Product Information. Spherulin (coccidioidin skin test)." ALK Laboratories Inc
  4. (2001) "Product Information. MSTA Mumps Skin Test Antigen (mumps skin test antigen)." Aventis Pharmaceuticals
  5. (2001) "Product Information. Multitest CMI (skin test antigens, multiple)." Aventis Pharmaceuticals
  6. "Product Information. Tuberculin Tine Test (tuberculin purified protein derivative)." Connaught Laboratories Inc
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Drug and food interactions

Moderate

levamisole food

Applies to: Ergamisol (levamisole)

GENERALLY AVOID: Case histories have suggested that levamisole is associated with some side effects (including headache, fever, shivers, and dizziness) that suggest an disulfiram-like interaction with alcohol. These side effects could be alleviated by total abstinence from alcohol. No mechanism has been established for this interaction.

MANAGEMENT: Patients receiving levamisole should avoid alcohol.

References

  1. (2001) "Product Information. Ergamisol (levamisole)." Janssen Pharmaceuticals
  2. Renoux G (1980) "The general immunopharmacology of levamisole." Drugs, 19, p. 89-99
  3. Renoux G (1978) "Modulation of immunity by levamisole." Pharmacol Ther [B], 2, p. 397-422

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Therapeutic duplication warnings

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Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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