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Albenza (albendazole) is classified as an anthelmintic, a medication used to kill parasitic worms. Albenza is used to treat the symptoms of parenchymal neurocysticercosis caused by the larval forms of a pork tapeworm calledTaenia solium. It's also used to treat cystic hydatid disease of the liver, lung, and peritoneum caused by the larval forms of a dog tapeworm calledEchinococcus granulosus. Fact Table Formula C12H15N3O2S License US DailyMed Bioavailability Less than 5% Legal status Rx-Only Chemical Name Albendazole Elimination half-life 8-12 hours Dosage (Strength) 200mg Pregnancy Should be avoided Brands Albenza Protein binding 70% PubChem CID 2082 MedlinePlus a610019 ChEBI 16664 ATC code P02CA03 DrugBank DB00518 KEGG D00134 Routes of administration By mouth

Albenza (Albendazole)

  • Follow the instructions and read the information leaflets that come with your Albenza prescription. Direct any questions or concerns you may have to your doctor or pharmacist. Albenza is available in a 200 mg oral tablet. The recommended dosage for patients weighing at least 60 kg is to take 400 mg by mouth two times a day with food. Patients weighing less than 60 kg are recommended to take 15 mg per kg per day in divided doses two times a day with food. Patients should not exceed 800 mg per day. Discuss your dosing schedule and cycles with your doctor: Patients with hydatid disease are recommended to take Albenza for 28 days followed by a 2-week Albenza-free period. Three cycles should be completed. Patients with neurocysticercosis are recommended to take Albenza for 8 to 30 days.
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