albendazole (Albenza)

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Introduction

Tradename: Albenza.

Indications

Contraindications

pregnancy

pregnancy category = c

safety in lactation = ?

Dosage

Tabs: 200 mg

Pharmacokinetics

elimination via liver

1/2life = 8-12 hours albendazole sulfoxide

Adverse effects

(less toxic than older benzimidazoles)

Drug interactions

  • cimetidine decreases elimination & increases concentration of albendazole

Mechanism of action

More general terms

References

  1. The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 9th ed. Gilman et al, eds. Permagon Press/McGraw Hill, 1996.
  2. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 14th ed. Fauci et al (eds), McGraw-Hill Inc. NY, 1998, pg 1171
  3. Drug Information & Medication Formulary, Veterans Affairs, Central California Health Care System, 1st ed., Ravnan et al eds, 1998
  4. Physician's Desk Reference (PDR) 52nd edition, Medical Economics, 1998
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 Prescriber's Letter 19(3): 2012 Alternatives to Vermox for Treatment of Intestinal Worms Detail-Document#: http://prescribersletter.com/(5bhgn1a4ni4cyp2tvybwfh55)/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?li=1&st=1&cs=&s=PRL&pt=3&fpt=25&dd=280308&pb=PRL (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com

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