Albendazole
Albendazole (Albenza) is an anthelmintic medicine used for certain parasitic worm infections. This catalogue contains Albenza, the listed albendazole tablet.
Key points
- Albendazole acts against susceptible parasitic worms.
- Official information covers tissue infections including neurocysticercosis and hydatid disease.
- Albenza is a single-ingredient tablet in the Antiparasitics category.
What albendazole is used for
Albendazole is used for parasitic worm infections affecting body tissues, including Neurocysticercosis and Hydatid Disease. It disrupts parasite microtubule formation and energy use in susceptible helminths.
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