Pharmacotherapeutic group: Anthelmintics, Imidazothiazoles
ATC Vet Code: QP52AE01
Pharmacodynamic properties
Levamisole hydrochloride is the laevo isomer of dl 2, 3, 5, 6-Tetrahydro-6-phenyl-imidazo (2,1-b) thiazole Hydrochloride. Levamisole was found to be active against adult and immature gastro-intestinal and pulmonary nematodes when administered to experimentally infected animals by the oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular or intraperitoneal routes. It is thought to act by paralysing the susceptible parasites which are then expelled from the alimentary canal.