Albendazole 400mg Use and Side Effects

Albendazole is an anthelmintic or anti-worm medication. The drug is effective against a variety of parasitic worm infections. It helps in preventing newly hatched worms larvae from growing and multiplying.

Albendazole Tablets is useful in treating trichuriasis, giardiasis, filariasis, neurocysticercosis, hydatid and pinworm diseases. It relieves and treats infection by killing the worms. The medicine works by keeping the worm from absorbing sugar(glucose). Thus, it results in depleting their energy level that causes the worm to die. With regular medication under the supervision of a doctor, it helps to get quick relief. Albendazole does not help treat viral infections such as the flu or a common cold.

 It comes in the form of oral medication and is taken after doctor advice. Swallow the tablet with a glass of water. It would be best to take Albendazole in dose and duration as advised by a health care expert. The dose of the medicine is based on your weight, medical condition and response to treatment.

 You can take it with or without having a meal but consume it at a fixed time every day. Keep taking medicine until you finish the entire course of treatment. You should not skip any dose and take it even if you feel better. Do not take it in a higher dose than the prescribed one, and contact your doctor if you suspect an overdose.

 Never start or stop taking medicine on your own. Earlier stopping its medication may leave the infection untreated. To ensure the infection is completely treated, take your prescription strictly.

 Usually, Albendazole is safe when used under the supervision of a doctor. In few cases, the patient may also experience some common side effects of the medicine. It May causes vomiting, dizziness, nausea, loss of appetite and increased liver enzymes. If you observe any of the following symptoms, you should consult a doctor.

 Patients taking Albendazole may also need blood and liver function tests during treatment. Before you take Albendazole, make sure you do not have an allergy to it. Also, inform your doctor if you have any history of allergy or hypersensitivity.

 Tell your doctor about your earlier medical history before start taking Albendazole. During liver disease, biliary tract problems, bone marrow disorder can be unsafe. It may also cause liver problems when you consume alcohol during its medication. If you have a server liver disease, you may need to take it with caution. Please consult your doctor for a suitable dosage during such a condition.

 Certain medicine has also reported interaction with Albendazole tablets. Its interaction with other drugs can bring an adverse effect or serious side effects. To avoid these risk factors, you should inform your doctor about all the other medicines you take.

 If may experience decreased alertness, sleepy and dizziness after taking medicine. During such conditions, Avoid driving or performing the activity that requires alertness.

 Discuss with a doctor about the use of Zentel 400mg if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. During breastfeeding, the drug may also pass into the breast milk that can harm the baby. Please consult with your doctor or pharmacist for more information about its medication.

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