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Albenza Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Albendazole 200mg; tabs.
Pharmacological Class
Anthelmintic.
How Supplied
Tabs—2
Manufacturer
Albenza Indications
Indications
Parenchymal neurocysticercosis from active lesions due to Taenia solium (pork tapeworm). Cystic hydatid disease of the liver, lung, and peritoneum due to Echinococcus granulosus (dog tapeworm).
Albenza Dosage and Administration
Adults and Children
See full labeling. Take with meals. Neurocysticercosis: Give for 8–30 days. Hydatid: Give for 28-day cycle followed by a 14-day free interval, for a total of 3 cycles. <6yrs: not recommended. ≥6yrs (<60kg): 15mg/kg/day in 2 divided doses; max 800mg/day. ≥6yrs (≥60kg): 400mg twice daily.
Albenza Contraindications
Not Applicable
Albenza Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Albenza Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Examine for retinal lesions first. Monitor blood and hepatic function at beginning of each 28-day cycle and at least every 2 weeks; discontinue if significant increased liver enzymes or if decreases in blood counts occur. Neurocysticercosis: may need corticosteroids during the 1st week of therapy and anticonvulsants. Embryo-fetal toxicity. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during and for 3 days after the final dose. Pregnancy: exclude status prior to initiation. Nursing mothers.
Albenza Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Albenza Interactions
Interactions
Potentiated by dexamethasone, praziquantel, cimetidine. Monitor theophylline.
Albenza Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Abnormal liver function test, abdominal pain, GI upset, headache, dizziness, increased intracranial pressure, meningeal signs, reversible alopecia, fever; rarely: leukopenia, rash, acute renal failure, hematological reactions.
Albenza Clinical Trials
See Literature
Albenza Note
Not Applicable
Albenza Patient Counseling
See Literature
