Pharmacologic Substance
Albendazole
A broad-spectrum, synthetic benzimidazole-derivative anthelmintic. Albendazole interferes with the reproduction and survival of helminths by inhibiting the formation of microtubules from tubulin. This leads to an impaired uptake of glucose, a depletion of glycogen stores, and results in the worm's... more
Brand Names:
Albenza; Valbazen
Effect:
Decreased Cytoskeleton Integrity; Decreased Glucose Transport into Cells; Decreased Metabolic Rate; Digestive Alteration
May Treat:
Group:
Benzimidazoles; Carbamates
Mechanism:
beta Tubulin Interactions
More Information:
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Albenza, (albendazole) dosing, indications, interactions, adverse effects, and more.
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Albendazole is used to treat neurocysticercosis (infection caused by the pork tapeworm in the muscles, brain, and eyes that may cause seizures, ...
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Feb 1, 2022 ... Albendazole is used to treat neurocysticercosis, an infection of the nervous system caused by pork tapeworms. This medicine is also used to ...
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Aug 20, 2021 ... Albendazole is an anthelmintic (an-thel-MIN-tik) or anti-worm medication. It prevents newly hatched insect larvae (worms) from growing or ...
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Jun 28, 2018 ... In this study we aimed to characterise the therapeutic efficacy of albendazole against Ascaris spp. and N. americanus in Timor-Leste, using a ...
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Albendazole is a benzimidazole anthelmintic used to treat parenchymal neurocysticercosis and other helminth infections.
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Dec 14, 2020 ... Albendazole is a medicine used to treat infections caused by dog tapeworm and pork tapeworm. It's a prescription medicine that's sold under ...
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Apr 15, 2021 ... Albendazole is a benzimidazole carbamate drug with anthelmintic and antiprotozoal activity against intestinal and tissue parasites. It is ...
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Apr 19, 2012 ... After implementation of the albendazole protocol, the most common pathogens among 17,011 African refugees were giardia (in 5.7%), trichuris (in ...
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Treatment. Hookworm infection is treated with albendazole, mebendazole, or pyrantel pamoate. Dosage is the same for children as for adults. Albendazole should ...
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Albendazole is an anti-parasitic prescription medicine approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of two parasitic ...