Critical Care and Shock

Levamisole tainted cocaine induced vasculitis

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Abstract

Levamisole has been implicated in the vasculitis and aganulocytosis. It has been pulled from the United States market for human use. Due to its euphoric and bulking properties, it has been used as a bulking agent in cocaine.
We hereby present a case of a 56-year-old Hispanic male, who developed vasculitis due to cocaine use adulterated with levamisole.