Albenza

Note: The below information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that the use of Albenza is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your doctor before you buy Albenza online.

What is Albenza?
This medication is an anthelmintic. It treats parasitic (worm) infections from roundworms, hookworms, pinworms, whipworms, threadworms and tapeworms.

What should I check before I use Albenza?
Please verify if you have any of these conditions: anemia, biliary tract disease, liver disease, low white blood cell count, recent chemotherapy, an unusual reaction to albendazole, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives, pregnant or trying to get pregnant, breast-feeding.

How should I use Albenza?
Take the tablets by mouth and follow the directions on the label. Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water. You should take the medication with a meal to increase how much of Albenza gets into the body. The tablets may be crushed and mixed with applesauce or pudding, which is an easy way to give it to children. Don't take Albenza more often than directed. Finish the full course of Albenza prescribed by your doctor even if you feel better. Take at regular intervals. Parasite and worms death can be slow. Removing all parasites (worms) from the intestines can take several days.

What if I miss a dose of Albenza?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. There should be an interval of at least 12 hours between doses.

What drug(s) may interact with Albenza?
aminophyline, caffeine, carbamazepine, cimetidine, clozapine, dexamethasone, grapefruit juice, mexiletine, olanzapine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, ropinirole, tacrine, theophyline, warfarin.

On the questionnaire needed to buy Albenza, inform of any other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your doctor if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your doctor before stopping or starting any of your medicines.

What side effects may I notice from using Albenza?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor as soon as possible: blurred vision, diarrhea (severe), difficulty breathing, fever or chills, sore throat, joint aches and pains, lower back pain, muscle aches and pains, redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including the inside the mouth, seizures (convulsions), skin rash, hives, or itching, unusual weakness or tiredness, yellowing of eyes or skin.

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor if they continue or are bothersome): thinning of hair, dizziness, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, which can occur when large numbers of parasites (worms) are present.

What precautions should I take while taking Albenza?
Visit your doctor to check that your infection has vanished. He will request that you have blood drawn every two weeks to monitor liver function and blood cell counts while you are receiving treatment. If you have a severe infection you may need a 2nd course of treatment.

Practice good hygeine to prevent infection of others. Wash your hands, scrub your fingernails and shower often. Every day change and launder linens and undergarments. Scrub toilets often and keep floors clean.

Until you know how this medication affects you, don't drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness, as you may get dizzy.

To prevent worm infections, treat pets regularly for worms. Keep children out of contact with animal feces or wastes. Never eat undercooked (pink) pork meat. You can kill pork worm larvae or trichinosis by cooking pork meat until it is well done.

Check with your doctor as other people in your house may need treatment.

In females, Albenza may cause harm to a developing baby if the medication is taken during pregnancy. Use an effective form of birth control while taking this drug and for one month after stopping the medication. Talk to your doctor regarding birth control options. Tell your doctor if you think you may be pregnant.

Can I overdose with Albenza?
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Where can I keep my Albenza?
Keep out of the reach of children. Store at room temperature between 20-25 degrees C (68-77 degrees F). Do not freeze. Throw away any unused medication after the expiration date.