-5%
Albendazole is used to treat parasitic worm infections of the intestines and some other organs. It is also effective against individual unicellular organisms (protozoal infections, ex., Giardia) and belongs to a class of medicines called ‘Anti-helminthics.’
Albendazole is used in the treatment of a wide range of intestinal and systemic helminthic infections, including:
- Roundworm (Ascariasis)
- Tapeworm (Taeniasis)
- Pinworm (Enterobiasis)
- Hookworm (Ancylostomiasis)
- Threadworm (Strongyloidiasis)
- Whipworm (Trichuriasis)
- Chinese liver flukes (Clonorchiasis, Opisthorchiasis)
- Giardiasis (parasitic infection of the intestines, causing stomach pain and diarrhea)
- Cutaneous Larva Migrans (skin infection caused by hookworm larvae)
- Systemic helminthic infections (infections affecting organs beyond the gut)
Serious Infections:
Cystic echinococcosis (hydatid disease, caused by Echinococcus granulosus) – commonly affects the liver and lungs, may also involve brain, kidneys, and muscles.
Alveolar echinococcosis (caused by Echinococcus multilocularis) – primarily affects liver but can spread to spleen, lungs, and brain. Albendazole is often used as supportive therapy with surgery.
Neurocysticercosis (seizures and cyst formation in the brain due to pork tapeworm Taenia solium).