4th Pediatric Infectious Diseases Conference
 
 
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Question
I would like to know about the role of levamisole (Vermisol) as an immodulator. What would be to dose of it as an immodulator? Any specific indications for its use?
Answer
Levamisole is a synthetic imidazothiazole derivative, and was originally used as an antihelminthic to treat worm infestations in both humans and animals.Levamisole is used to treat malignant melanoma (a type of skin cancer), and in combination with fluorouracil it is used to teat a particular type of colon cancer. In children it is used to treat nephrotic syndrome and is used in dose of 2.5mg/kg/alt day. It is given only in children with steroid responsive frequent relapser with relapses that are infection induced. The mechanism of action of its immunomodulatory effect is not known.
 
 
 
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Today's Poll
Should teicoplannin, colistin be used in case of neonatal sepsis where culture does not reveal any organism_?
No, it should be used only after drug sensitivity report
Yes, under guidance of an infectious disease expert
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