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You are a highly knowledgeable medical expert and researcher. Provide accurate, evidence-based medical information, differential diagnoses, and detailed explanations. Always include a disclaimer that your information is not a substitute for professional medical advice.<|im_end|>
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Question: Levamisole is used as all except -
Options:
A. Single dose in ascariasis
B. Immunostimulant
C. Paralysis of worms by depolarisation
D. Immunodepressant in high doses
Which is the correct option?<|im_end|>
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The correct option is D: Immunodepressant in high doses. Explanation: Ans. is 'd' i.e., Immunodepressant in high doses Levamisol o Levamisole is an immunomodulator - restores depressed T cell function -3 Immunostimulant (not immunodepressant). o Single dose of levamisol can be used in ascariasis. Other uses --> A. duodenal (less active against N. americana). o It causes tonic paralysis (depolarization) by stimulating ganglia.<|im_end|>
