Levamisole and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with levamisole.
Levamisole Alcohol (Ethanol)
Moderate Drug Interaction
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 (3)
- (2001) "Product Information. Ergamisol (levamisole)." Janssen Pharmaceuticals
- Renoux G (1980) "The general immunopharmacology of levamisole." Drugs, 19, p. 89-99
- Renoux G (1978) "Modulation of immunity by levamisole." Pharmacol Ther [B], 2, p. 397-422
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Drug Interaction Classification
| Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
| Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
| 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. | |
| No interaction information available. |
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