Drug Uses
Albenza is indicated for the treatment
of parenchymal neurocysticercosis due to
active lesions caused by larval forms of
the pork tapeworm. This medicine may
also be used for the treatment of cystic
hydatid disease of the liver, lung, and
peritoneum, caused by the larval form of
the dog tapeworm.
How Taken
Albenza should be taken with food.
Warnings/Precautions
Albenza may cause fetal harm, therefore,
you should begin treatment after a
negative pregnancy test. During therapy,
because of the possibility of harm to
the liver or bone marrow, routine (every
2 weeks) monitoring of blood counts and
liver function tests should take place.
Talk to your doctor about possible harm
to the fetus if you plan on becoming
pregnant while on Albenza or within 1
month of completing treatment.
Missed Dose
If
you miss a dose, use it as soon as you
remember. If it is near the time of the
next dose, skip the missed dose and
resume your usual dosing schedule. Do
not double the dose to catch up.
Possible Side Effects
The symptoms are usually mild and
resolved without treatment.
Storage
Store between 20° and 25°C (68° and
77°F).
Overdose
In
case of overdosage, symptomatic therapy
and general supportive measures are
recommended. Seek emergency medical
attention.
More Information
If
you suffer of hypersensitivity to the
benzimidazole class of compounds or any
components of Albenza, talk to your
doctor before taking this medicine.
Albendazole is an anthelmintic (an-thel-MIN-tik) or anti-worm medication. It prevents newly hatched insect larvae (worms) from growing or multiplying in your body.
Albendazole is used to treat certain infections caused by worms such as pork tapeworm and dog tapeworm.
