Formerly used as an anthelmintic; increases immune responses and is used adjunctively with antineoplastic agents to improve response and suppress recurrence.
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le·vam·i·sole lə-'vam-ə-.sōl n an anthelmintic drug administered in the form of its hydrochloride C11H12N2S·HCl that also possesses immunostimulant properties and is used esp. in the treatment of colon cancer
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an anthelmintic drug used to treat ascariasis. It is administered by mouth; possible side-effects include nausea and vomiting.
Medical dictionary. 2011.