Possible Levamisole-Induced Toxicity in Cocaine-Using Patients in New York

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July 2010

2010 Health Advisory # 14:
Possible Levamisole-induced Toxicity in Cocaine-using Patients

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has identified several possible cases of levamisole-induced immunosuppression in cocaine-using patients treated at local health care facilities in the past month. The Department is encouraging all medical providers to report cases of cocaine using patients who present with unexplained neutropenia or vasculitis to the Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222 or 1-212-764-7667 (POISONS).

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