Anthelmintic

Albendazole

Albendazole

What is Albendazole?

Albendazole is a broad-spectrum anthelmintic medication used to treat a variety of parasitic worm infestations. It works by inhibiting the polymerization of tubulin into microtubules, which impairs essential cellular functions in parasites, leading to their death. It is effective against roundworms, tapeworms, and flukes, and is often used in both intestinal and tissue-based parasitic infections, including neurocysticercosis and hydatid disease.

Uses of Albendazole :-

  • Intestinal worm infections (ascariasis, pinworms, hookworms)
  • Hydatid disease (echinococcosis)
  • Neurocysticercosis (brain infection from tapeworm larvae)

Common Side Effects :-

  • Abdominal pain
  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Dizziness

Precautions & Warnings :-

  • Use with caution in liver disease.
  • Long-term treatment may require liver function monitoring.
  • Avoid in pregnancy, especially during the first trimester.
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