Albenza is used to treat infections caused by worms. Albenza works by keeping the worm from absorbing sugar (glucose), so that the worm loses energy and dies.

Albenza is used to treat:

• Hydatid disease (echinococcosis);
• Infection of the nervous system caused by pork tapeworms (neurocysticercosis).

Albenza is a medication, which is used as an adjunct in the treatment of hydatid disease. Hydatid disease is caused by the parasite Echinococcus granulosus or Echinococcus multilocularis and presents as fluid-filled sacs (cysts) that grow in the liver, lungs and brain of infected individuals.

Albenza works by interfering with proteins in either the worms intestine or absorptive cells. This leads to the worm not being able to absorb sugars, which are essential for its survival. Therefore the energy stores of the worm are depleted, and this leads to its

If you miss an Albenza dose
If you miss a dose of Albenza , take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose of Albenza and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take double doses of Albenza .

Albenza Overdose
In case of overdose, symptomatic therapy (e.g., gastric lavage and activated charcoal) and general supportive measures are recommended.

Albenza Storage instructions

• Keep Albenza
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Most Important Fact about Albenza

Albenza precautions if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Albenza has not been studied in pregnant women. However, studies in animals have shown that Albenza can cause birth defects or other problems. Before taking Albenza , make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant. Women of childbearing age should take Albenza within 7 days after the start of their period (menstrual cycle). After a negative pregnancy test,

Less common side effects of Albenza may include:

• abdominal pain,
• diarrhea,
• dizziness,
• itching,
• headache,
• nausea,
• vomiting,
• decrease in the number of white blood cells (leucopenia)
• alteration in results of liver function tests, and
• other blood disorders.

Rare side effects of Albenza may include:

• fever,
• skin rash or itching,
• sore throat,
• unusual
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