৳ 3.53/unit
Pack: ৳ 7.06
৳ 3.53/unit
Pack: ৳ 7.06
At a glance
Broad-spectrum benzimidazole anthelmintic for single and mixed intestinal and tissue worm infestations.
Indications
Indicated in infestations of Hookworm, Roundworm, Threadworm, Whipworm, Strongyloides, Tapeworm, Opisthorchis, Giardiasis, and Hydatid disease.
Pharmacology
Albendazole blocks glucose uptake in susceptible helminths, depleting their energy levels. It inhibits parasite tubulin polymerization. It undergoes rapid first-pass metabolism to the active metabolite albendazole sulphoxide (half-life ~8.5 hours).
Dosage
Adults & Children >2 years: 400 mg as a single dose for common worms. For strongyloidiasis or taeniasis: 400 mg daily for 3 consecutive days. Children 1-2 years: 200 mg single dose. Hydatid disease (>60 kg): 400 mg twice daily for 28 days.
Side effects
Gastrointestinal discomfort, headache, dizziness, elevated liver enzymes, reversible alopecia, and rarely blood disorders (leukopenia, pancytopenia).
Use in pregnancy
FDA Pregnancy Category C. Contraindicated in pregnancy and women planning pregnancy.
Pregnancy Category: C — always consult a doctor before taking during pregnancy.
Precautions & warnings
Perform blood counts and liver function tests before and during treatment cycles in Hydatid disease. Exclude pregnancy prior to initiating therapy.
Overdose effects
Symptomatic treatment and supportive care should be initiated upon accidental overdose.
Storage conditions
Store in a dry place below 30°C, protected from light and heat. Keep out of reach of children.