Levamisole-induced vasculitis.
JAAPA
; 32(1): 23-27, 2019 Jan.
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em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-30589731
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.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Adjuvantes Imunológicos
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Levamisol
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Vasculite Associada a Anticorpo Anticitoplasma de Neutrófilos
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Anti-Helmínticos
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2019
Tipo de documento:
Article