Albenza, albendazole

Buy Albenza to treat infections of tapeworms, flatworms, flukes, tapeworm, echinococcosis, nematodes, hookworms, roundworms, whipworms, threadworms, pinworms, and other parasitic worm infections. It is a vermicidal member of the benzimidazole group of drugs with an average dosage of 400mg twice a day.

Contraindications: Consult a doctor before taking Most Popular Brand Name if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you are allergic to any of its ingredients, if you are taking any other medications (especially dexamethasone, praziquantel, cimetidine, theophylline, antiepeleptics and antacids), or if you have a history of liver disease.

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

Albendazole

 

Active Ingredients: albendazole Non- active ingredients: hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium saccharin, sodium starch glycolate, and starch.

 

Albendazole is used to treat tapeworm infections, as well as other parasite infections caused by worms, including hydatid disease (echinococcosis), parenchymal neurocysticercosis due to active lesions caused by larval forms of the pork tapeworm, and many more.

 

 

Albenza is a vermicidal that inhibits the uptake of glucose by the larval and adult stages of the susceptible parasites – it starves the worms where they should find a feast. The parasite is also immobilized, causing it to sit still and starve until it eventually dies.

 

Albenza comes in 400 mg oral tablets.

 

Dosing of Albenza will vary, depending upon which parasitic infection is being treated. In young children, the tablets should be crushed or chewed and swallowed with a drink of water.

 

For Hydatid disease:

Patients 60 kg or greater should take 400 mg twice a day with meals. Less than 60 kg: 15 mg/day given in divded doses twice daily with meals. (max. 800mg).

Treatment should be done in 28 day cycles followed by a 14 day free interval for 3 cycles.

When administering albendazole in the pre- or post-surgical setting, optimal killing of cyst contents is achieved when 3 courses of therapy have been given.

 

 

For neurocysticerosis:

Patients greater than 60 kg should take 400 mg twice a day.

Patients with less than 60 kg should take 15 mg daily divided in two doses with meals.

Interval time is 8-30 days.

Patients being treated for neurocysticercosis should receive appropriate steroid and anticonvulsant therapy as required. Oral or intravenous corticosteroids should be considered to prevent cerebral hypertensive episodes during the first week of treatment.

 

Take this medication by mouth, generally twice daily with meals, or as directed by your doctor. Be sure to take other medications, if prescribed, for your condition.

 

 

For filarial infections: a single dose of 400 mg should suffice.

 

Tell your doctor your medical history, including any allergies you may have. Limit alcohol intake, as it may aggravate certain side effects of this drug. Caution is advised when performing tasks requiring alertness (e.g., driving). This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. It may cause fetal harm. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor, as well as use of reliable birth control methods during and for one month after treatment. Inform your doctor immediately should you become pregnant, or think you may be pregnant. It is unknown if this drug is excreted into breast milk. Consult a physician if pregnant or nursing.

 

 

Consult a physician if you are on any of the following medications: dexamethasone, praziquantel, cimetidine, or theophylline.

 

This medication may cause dizziness, headache, fever, nausea, vomiting, or temporary hair loss. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Report the following unlikely symptoms promptly: persistent sore throat or fever, severe headache, seizures, vision problems, yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine, stomach pain, easy bruising, mental/mood changes, very stiff neck, change in amount of urine. In the unlikely event you have a serious allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction to this drug include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

 

 

There have been rare reports of granulocytopenia, pancytopenia, agranulocytosis, or thrombocytopenia with Albenza usage. Patients with liver disease, including hepatic echinococcosis, appear to be more at risk of bone marrow suppression.

 

Symptoms of Albenza overdose are not known. If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

 

Store at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 to 25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children and pets.