Albendazole is a prescription medicine. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Intestinal Worms. Secondary and off-label uses of Albendazole have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Albendazole. 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 Albendazole include Headache, Nausea or vomiting, Hair Loss. While these are the most often observed Albendazole side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Albendazole are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Albendazole has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Albendazole's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Albendazole is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Kidney Disease, Neutropenia as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Albendazole contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Albendazole may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Albendazole, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Albendazole 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Albendazole is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Albendazole safe for pregnant women?
Albendazole has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Albendazole without medical advice.
Is the use of Albendazole safe during breastfeeding?
Albendazole has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Albendazole on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Albendazole on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Albendazole on the Liver?
There may be severe side effects of Albendazole on your liver. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
What is the effect of Albendazole on the Heart?
Side effects of Albendazole rarely affect the heart.
Albendazole 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 Albendazole unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Albendazole habit forming or addictive?
Albendazole can be addictive. You should not take it without medical advice.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Albendazole will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Albendazole is safe as it does not bear any side effects.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Albendazole cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Albendazole
Taking Albendazole with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Albendazole
Side effects of drinking alcohol and taking Albendazole at the same time are rare and minor. However, if you face any side effects, talk to your doctor immediately.
Yes, Albendazole is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, very few side effects are observed such as drowsiness, dizziness, diarrhea, constipation, and hepatotoxicity.
Yes, Albendazole causes diarrhea. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine.
Albendazole 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.
Take Albendazole as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Albendazole 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.
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