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Levamisole-induced vasculitis
- Source :
- Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants; January 2019, Vol. 32 Issue: 1 p23-27, 5p
- Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- Levamisole is a veterinary antihelminthic, chemotherapeutic agent, and immunomodulator that also is used as an adulterant and cutting agent in cocaine distribution. This drug may potentiate the sympathomimetic actions of cocaine and can cause neutropenia, agranulocytosis, purpuric retiform lesions, and skin necrosis. This article describes two cases of suspected levamisole-induced vasculitis. No standardized diagnostic or treatment algorithm exists for this challenging condition. Diagnosis and treatment require a multidisciplinary team approach.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15471896 and 08937400
- Volume :
- 32
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- ejs48595872
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1097/01.JAA.0000547746.08181.f7