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Albendazole

Albendazole, known as Albenza, is an anthelmintic that treats tissue worm infections such as neurocysticercosis and hydatid disease. The single 400 mg tablet on this shelf is the one formulation listed.

Albenza

Neurocysticercosis, Hydatid Disease

400mg

Albendazole tablets for neurocysticercosis and hydatid disease. It disrupts the internal structure of the parasite's cells, starving it of nutrients.

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Key points

  • Albendazole belongs to the benzimidazole class of anthelmintics, a group of medicines that act against susceptible parasitic worms.
  • The infections it targets, including neurocysticercosis and hydatid disease, lodge inside body tissue rather than the gut.

How does albendazole work?

Albendazole interferes with the way a worm builds its internal cell structure. Without those structures, the parasite cannot absorb nutrients and gradually starves. The body’s response to dying parasites in organs like the liver or brain makes monitoring necessary during treatment for Neurocysticercosis and Hydatid Disease. Albendazole is listed under Antiparasitics.

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