Drug Uses
Albenza is indicated for the treatment of parenchymal
neurocysticercosis due to active lesions caused by
larval forms of the pork tapeworm. This medicine
may also be used for the treatment of cystic hydatid
disease of the liver, lung, and peritoneum, caused
by the larval form of the dog tapeworm.
How Taken
Albenza should be taken with food.
Warnings/Precautions
Albenza may cause fetal harm, therefore, you should
begin treatment after a negative pregnancy test.
During therapy, because of the possibility of harm
to the liver or bone marrow, routine (every 2 weeks)
monitoring of blood counts and liver function tests
should take place. Talk to your doctor about possible
harm to the fetus if you plan on becoming pregnant
while on Albenza or within 1 month of completing
treatment.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the
missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not double the dose to catch up.
Possible Side Effects
The symptoms are usually mild and resolved without
treatment.
Storage
Store between 20° and 25°C (68° and 77°F).
Overdose
In case of overdosage, symptomatic therapy and
general supportive measures are recommended. Seek
emergency medical attention.
More Information
If you suffer of hypersensitivity to the benzimidazole
class of compounds or any components of Albenza,
talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
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