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Wend is a prescription medicine that is available as a Suspension, Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Intestinal Worms. Other than this, Wend has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Wend 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Wend include Headache, Nausea or vomiting, Hair Loss. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Wend as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Wend go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Wend is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Wend related warnings talks about Wend's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Wend is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Kidney Disease, Neutropenia as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Wend have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Wend have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Wend, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Wend 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 Wend is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Wend safe for pregnant women?
Wend has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Wend without medical advice.
Is the use of Wend safe during breastfeeding?
Wend has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Wend on the Kidneys?
Wend rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Wend on the Liver?
Use of Wend may be dangerous for the liver. Do not use it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Wend on the Heart?
Wend may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Wend 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 Wend unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Wend habit forming or addictive?
Yes, you can get addicted to Wend. It is essential that you take [medicine] only after doctor's recommendation.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Wend since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Wend is safe as it does not bear any side effects.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Wend in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Wend
It is safe to take Wend with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Wend
Taking Wend and alcohol together may cause some problems. If you notice any of these side effects, it is best to go to your doctor.
Wend 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.
Yes, Wend 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.
Wend 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
Wend 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, Wend 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.
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