Definition of "levamisole" [levamisole]

• A synthetic imidazothiazole derivative whose hydrochloride is used as an antibiotic. (noun)

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• "The EU drug experts are particularly worried about the health effects of levamisole, which is usually used to treat worms in cattle, and phenacetin, a painkiller that could cause kidney disease."
• "Both side effects have been seen in clinical studies of levamisole, which is used in humans to treat cancer and autoimmune disorders."
• ""For some reason, this drug called levamisole keeps popping up," Zhu says."