Albenza
Albendazole tablets for neurocysticercosis and hydatid disease. It disrupts the internal structure of the parasite's cells, starving it of nutrients.
- Category
- Antiparasitics
- Active ingredient
- Albendazole
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 400mg
This listing uses Albenza as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Albenza vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Albenza details
- Conditions
- Neurocysticercosis · Hydatid Disease
- Alternative names
- albendazole
- Therapeutic class
- Anthelmintic
- Pharmacological class
- Benzimidazole
- Known off-label uses
- ascariasis; hookworm infection
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to albendazole; pregnancy
- Minor side effects
- headache; nausea; vomiting
- Moderate side effects
- elevated liver enzymes; alopecia; fever
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Onset Time
- 2–4 hours
- Duration
- 8–12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Dexamethasone; Praziquantel; Cimetidine
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults and children.
Serious side effects
pancytopenia, requires immediate medical attention; severe hepatotoxicity, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Albendazole tablets for neurocysticercosis and hydatid disease. It disrupts the internal structure of the parasite's cells, starving it of nutrients.
Mechanism of action
Causes degenerative alterations in the intestinal cells of the parasite by binding to colchicine-sensitive site of tubulin.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Do not use in pregnant women unless no alternative exists. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Albenza is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Albendazole, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
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