Albendazole Tablets
Utilized to target parasitic worm infections and to alleviate infestation symptoms by preventing the parasite from consuming glucose.
Strengths: 400mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Zentel
- Therapeutic class
Anthelmintic
- Pharmacological class
Benzimidazole
- Known off-label uses
neurocysticercosis; hydatid disease
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to albendazole; pregnancy
- Minor side effects
abdominal pain; nausea; headache
- Moderate side effects
elevated liver enzymes; dizziness
- Dosage forms
Chewable tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
GSK
- Onset Time
hours
- Duration
days
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature.
- Drug interactions
cimetidine; dexamethasone
- Age restrictions
Suitable for children and adults.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Contraindicated. Breastfeeding: Avoid.
Precautions and warnings
monitor liver enzymes during long-term therapy; use contraception during treatment
Serious side effects
bone marrow suppression — requires immediate medical attention; hepatotoxicity — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Utilized to target parasitic worm infections and to alleviate infestation symptoms by preventing the parasite from consuming glucose.
Mechanism of action
Albendazole is a benzimidazole anthelmintic. It inhibits the polymerization of tubulin at the parasite level, resulting in the depletion of intracellular glucose and energy, ultimately causing the parasite's death.
Albendazole Tablets
Utilized to target parasitic worm infections and to alleviate infestation symptoms by preventing the parasite from consuming glucose.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Albendazole
- Listed indication(s): Parasitic Worm Infection
Available option
- 360 tablets - 400 mg1140-400-mg-13517