Albenza
Developed to manage parasitic worm infections to alleviate intestinal infestation.
Strengths: 400mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Zentel
- Therapeutic class
Anthelmintic
- Pharmacological class
Benzimidazole anthelmintic
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to albendazole; pregnancy
- Precautions and warnings
monitor liver function with long-term use; use with effective contraception
- Minor side effects
nausea; abdominal pain; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
elevated liver enzymes; alopecia; fever
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
GSK
- Onset Time
1–3 days
- Duration
Variable per indication
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature.
- Drug interactions
Cimetidine; Dexamethasone
- Age restrictions
Use with caution in children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Do not take during pregnancy; effective contraception required.
Serious side effects
leukopenia — requires immediate medical attention; pancytopenia — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Developed to manage parasitic worm infections to alleviate intestinal infestation.
Mechanism of action
Albendazole causes selective degeneration of cytoplasmic microtubules in parasitic cells, resulting in inhibition of glucose uptake and depletion of glycogen stores.
Albenza
Developed to manage parasitic worm infections to alleviate intestinal infestation.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Albendazole
- Listed indication(s): Helminthiasis, Giardiasis
Available option
- 360 tablets - 400 mg335-400-mg-1909