All are true about levamisole except -
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Single dose is sufficient for the treatment of psoriasis Levamisol o Levamisol is an antihelminthic drug and causes depolarization by stimulating nicotinic receptors. o Levamisol also has immunomodulatory action : i) Immunostimulation at low doses Immunosuppression at high doses o Uses i) Colorectal carcinoma ii) Pediculosis Psoriasis : slow to act and requires two day therapy per week for prolonged period.
Acts as an immunostimulator
Act as an immunodepressor in high doses
Single dose is sufficient for the treatment ofpsoriasis
Acts as antihelminthic by causing depolarization