It is a medication used for the treatment of a variety of parasitic worm infestations. More
It is a medication used for the treatment of a variety of parasitic worm infestations.
Albendazole
Albendazole, Albenza, Eskazole, Valbazen
Aban, ABD, Aben, Abenzer, Abide, Aciworm, Agroben, Agroben-L, AH-1, Albamaa, Albaran, Albasym, Albekon, Alben, Albendol, Albenzole, Albezole, Aldazole, Alenda, Alnex, Alody, Altec Susp, Altec Tab, Alven.
methyl N-[6-(propylsulfanyl)-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-2-yl]carbamate
Albendazole is a broad-spectrum anthelmintic. The principal mode of action for albendazole is by its inhibitory effect on tubulin polymerization which results in the loss of cytoplasmic microtubules.
Dosing will vary depends upon the parasitic infection is being treated.
Antihelmintic, tape worm infections, lymphatic filariasis
Headache, rash, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, acute kidney failure, confusion, Reversible hair loss.
Albendazole interacted with grape fruit juice and with certain drugs such as Cimitidine, Dexamethasone, theophilline, praziquantel.
Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity, liver impairment and during pregnancy and lactation.
Store at 20-25
265.331
C12H15N3O2S
54965-21-8
Monitor blood counts and liver function