Albenza

Albenza 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. Albenza is used to treat certain infections caused by worms such as pork tapeworm and dog tapeworm. Albenza may also be used for purposes not...

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Albenza Prescribing Information

Prescribing Information (FDA)

ALBENZA is indicated for the treatment of parenchymal neurocysticercosis due to active lesions caused by larval forms of the pork tapeworm, Taenia solium. ALBENZA is indicated for the treatment of cystic hydatid disease of the liver, lung, and peritoneum, caused by the larval form of the dog tapeworm,...

Frequently asked questions about Albenza

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Albenza Dosage Guide

Dosage Information (Advanced)

Albenza Dosage Dosage Dosing of ALBENZA will vary depending upon the indication. ALBENZA tablets may be crushed or chewed and swallowed with a drink of water. ALBENZA tablets should be taken with food. Table 1: ALBENZA Dosage Indication Patient Weight Dose Duration Hydatid Disease 60 kg or greater...

Albenza Interactions Checker

Drug Interactions (Cerner Multum)

Albenza Interactions There are 143 drugs known to interact with Albenza (albendazole), along with 4 disease interactions, and 1 alcohol/food interaction. Of the total drug interactions, 8 are major, 128 are moderate, and 7 are minor. Does Albenza interact with my other drugs? Enter medications to...

Albenza Side Effects: Common, Severe, Long Term

Side Effects (Drugs.com)

Albenza Side Effects Other side effects Serious side effects Professional info FAQ Note: This document provides detailed information about Albenza Side Effects associated with albendazole . Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply specifically to the brand name Albenza . Applies to...

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Albenza Disease Interactions

Disease interactions (Cerner Multum)

Albenza Disease Interactions There are 4 disease interactions with Albenza (albendazole). Major Albendazole (applies to Albenza) myelosuppression Major Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility. Applicable conditions: Bone Marrow Depression / Low Blood Counts Reversible leukopenia has been reported...

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Albenza Advanced Patient Information Consumer Information (Micromedex)

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Albenza (Oral) Play pronunciation Uses Before taking Dosage Warnings Side effects Brand names FAQ Uses for Albenza Albendazole is used to treat neurocysticercosis, an infection of the nervous system caused by pork tapeworms. This medicine is also used to treat cystic hydatid disease of the liver...

Albendazole vs Albenza Comparison

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Comparing Albendazole vs Albenza View side-by-side comparisons of medication uses, ratings, cost, side effects and interactions. Albendazole Albenza (albendazole) Enter another drug to compare View side-by-side comparisons of medication uses, ratings, cost, side effects and interactions...