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Albendazole (Systemic)

Brand Names : Albenza

Description and Brand Names | Before Using | Proper Use | Precautions | Side Effects | Additional Information

Category
  • Anthelmintic, systemic
Description

Albendazole (al-BEN-da-zole) is used to treat infections caused by worms. Albendazole works by keeping the worm from absorbing sugar (glucose), so that the worm loses energy and dies.

Albendazole is used to treat:

  • Hydatid disease (echinococcosis);
  • Infection of the nervous system caused by pork tapeworms (neurocysticercosis).

Albendazole is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:

    Oral
  • Tablets (U.S.)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

  • Albenza

† Not commercially available in Canada.


   

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