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Zybend Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Intestinal Worms are some of its major therapeutic uses. Zybend Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Zybend Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Zybend Tablet are Headache, Nausea or vomiting, Hair Loss. While these are the most often observed Zybend Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Zybend Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Zybend Tablet is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Zybend Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Zybend Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Kidney Disease, Neutropenia as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Zybend Tablet contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Zybend Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Zybend Tablet, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Zybend Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Zybend Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Zybend should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Zybend Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Zybend may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Zybend Tablet on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Zybend on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Zybend Tablet on the Liver?
Zybend may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Zybend Tablet on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Zybend on the heart have been reported.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zybend Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zybend Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Zybend Tablet cause dependence in some cases. Talk to your doctor before taking it.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Zybend Tablet as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, the use of Zybend Tablet is considered safe.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Zybend Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Zybend Tablet
Taking Zybend Tablet with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zybend Tablet
Taking [medicine] and alcohol at the same time may lead to mild side effects. Contact your doctor right away if you observe any side effects.
Zybend is broad-spectrum anthelmintic. It has a multidimensional mechanism of action. It mainly works by inhibiting the cell division, motility disruption, glycogen depletion, and tubulin. Hence, in this way, it kills the parasite.
Zybend should be taken with a meal, especially with a fatty meal which helps in absorption of a drug. Preferably taken at night which helps, your worm will come out with feces. However, take it exactly as your doctor recommended you to take it.
Zybend is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.
Yes, Zybend causes constipation. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe constipation after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine.
No, Zybend is not an antibiotic, it is an anthelmintic used to treat infection caused by parasite-like roundworm, hookworm, pinworm, and threadworm.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Albenza® (albendazole)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 850-851