Albendazole
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Albendazole
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Albendazole is a broad spectrum antiparasitic agent, developed as a veterinary anthelmintic and was first approved for humun use in 1982. Albendazole is a benzimidazole carbamate. Chemically Albendazole is identified as [5-(propylthio)-1H-benzimidazol-2y] carbamic acid methyl ester. Albendazole is effective against pin worm infection, ascariasis, trichuriasis and infection with both hookworm species. Albendazole is administerd orally.
Indications
Albendazole is primarily indicated in conditions like Ascariasis, Capillariasis, Enterobiasis, Giardiasis, Hook worm infection, Hydatid disease, Lymphatic filariasis, Microsporidiosis, Neurocysticercosis, Opisthorchis, Pin worm infection, Strongyloidiasis, Tapeworm infection, Thread-worm infection.
Contraindication
Albendazole is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to the drug.
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Albendazole, which give rise to further complications include Reversible neutropenia.The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Albendazole include Vomiting, Tachycardia, Diarrhea, Respiratory distress.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Albendazole are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Reversible alopecia.
Warnings
Albendazole should be used with extreme caution in hepatic disease, breast-feeding and during pregnancy.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, patients suffering from Liver Malfunction, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Dosage
Albendazole Dosage for Adults
| Dose | 400 mg |
| Single Dose | 400 (400) |
| Frequency | As recommended. |
| Route | PO |
| Note: Single dose (once) or as required. |
Albendazole Dosage for Paedriatic
| Dose | 40 mg/kg |
| Single Dose | 40 (40) |
| Frequency | 24 hourly |
| Route | Oral |
| Note: For 3 Days | |
| Dose | 400 mg/day |
| Single Dose | 400 (400) |
| Frequency | As recommended. |
| Route | PO |
| Note: For 5 days in giardiasis in children |
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