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Albend Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Intestinal Worms are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Albend Tablet have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Albend Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Albend Tablet include Headache, Nausea or vomiting, Hair Loss. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Albend Tablet as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Albend 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 Albend Tablet is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Albend Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Albend Tablet related warnings section.
Albend 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 Albend Tablet contraindications section.
Additionally, Albend Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Albend Tablet, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Albend 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
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Is the use of Albend Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Albend Tablet can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Albend Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Albend Tablet for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Albend Tablet on the Kidneys?
Albend Tablet rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Albend Tablet on the Liver?
Albend Tablet may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Albend Tablet on the Heart?
Albend Tablet has very mild side effects on the heart.
Albend Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Albend Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Albend Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Albend Tablet can be addictive. You should not take it without medical advice.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Albend Tablet will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Albend Tablet does not show any kind of adverse effect.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Albend Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Albend Tablet
Taking Albend Tablet with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Albend Tablet
Chances of side effects of drinking alcohol while taking Albend Tablet are low. If you feel any adverse effects, please seek medical advice as soon as possible.
Yes, Albend Tablet can be taken with an antibiotic. No harmful interaction have been reported. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. It is best to consult your doctor before taking this medicine with an antibiotic.
Albend Tablet 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.
Albend Tablet 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.
Yes, Albend Tablet 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.
Albend Tablet is a brand name of albendazole. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called anthelmintics. It is used to treat infection caused by parasites such as roundworms, hookworms, pinworms, and threadworms. It is also used to treat
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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
