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Albenza
ALBENDAZOLE - ORAL
(al-BEN-duh-zole)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S)
Albenza
ALBENZA USES
This medication is used to treat tapeworm infection (e.g.,
hydatid disease).
OTHER USES
This drug may also be used to treat other parasite infections.
HOW TO USE ALBENZA
Take this medication by mouth, generally given twice daily
with meals, or as directed by your doctor. Be sure to take
other medications, if prescribed, for your condition.
ALBENZA SIDE EFFECTS
This medication may cause dizziness, headache, fever, nausea,
vomiting, or temporary hair loss. If these effects persist
or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Very unlikely, but
report promptly: persistent sore throat or fever, severe headache,
seizures, vision problems, yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine,
stomach pain, easy bruising, mental/mood changes, very stiff
neck, change in amount of urine. In the unlikely event you
have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical
attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction to this drug include:
rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If
you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor
or pharmacist.
ALBENZA PRECAUTIONS
Tell your doctor your medical history, including any allergies
you may have. Limit alcohol intake, as it may aggravate certain
side effects of this drug. Caution is advised when performing
tasks requiring alertness (e.g., driving). This medication
should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
It may cause fetal harm. Discuss the risks and benefits with
your doctor, as well as use of reliable birth control methods
during and for one month after treatment. Inform your doctor
immediately should you become pregnant, or think you may be
pregnant. It is unknown if this drug is excreted into breast
milk Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
ALBENZA DRUG INTERACTIONS
Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication
you may use, especially: dexamethasone, praziquantel, cimetidine,
theophylline. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor
or pharmacist approval.
ALBENZA OVERDOSE
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control
center or emergency room immediately.
ALBENZA NOTES
Do not share this medication with others. This medication
has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not
use it later for another infection (unless told to do so by
your doctor). A different medication may be necessary in those
cases. Laboratory tests (including pregnancy tests) will be
performed before and/or during treatment with this drug.
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.
ALBENZA STORAGE
Store at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20
to 25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
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