Albenza
Drug Info
Albenza
Drug Uses: This medication is used to treat certain tapeworm infections (e.g., neurocysticercosis).
OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional.
This drug may also be used to treat other types of worm infections.
How to Use Albenza
:Use Albenza as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Albenza by mouth with food.
- If you have trouble swallowing the tablet whole, it may be crushed or chewed with a little water.
- If you miss a dose of Albenza , take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once. If more than one dose is missed, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Albenza .
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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..
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Drug Interactions: Your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor or pharmacist first.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of: cimetidine, praziquantel, theophylline.This document does not contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.
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Possible Side Effects: The symptoms are usually mild and resolved without treatment.
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Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
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Storage: Store Albenza at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C), in a tightly closed container. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Albenza out of the reach of children and away from pets.
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Missed Dose: 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. If you have to take a missed dose, make sure there are at least 10 to 12 hours between doses.
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