Generic Albenza

Albenza

Generic name: Albendazole

Albenza is prescribed for treating certain category of tapeworm infections.

Albenza represents an anthelmintic category. It functions are described by killing sensitive parasites.

Use of Albenza is prohibited if:

You have allergy to any component in Albenza or to benzimidazoles (eg, rabeprazole)

Please immediately contact your attending medical doctor or health care provider if any of the above - mentioned cases are applicable to you.

Before taking Albenza:

There are several medical conditions which may interact with Albenza . Please inform your attending medical doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, please make sure to consult your doctor if: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription drugs, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement, if you have shown allergic reaction towards medicines, foods, or other substances, and also in case if you have liver problems, eye problems, low white blood cell counts and other

Some categories of MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Albenza . Please inform your attending medical doctor or health care provider health care provider in case you are taking any other drugs, especially the following: Cimetidine, dexamethasone, or praziquantel because they may rapidly increase the risk of Albenza 's side effects. Theophylline as the risk of its side effects may rapidly grow by Albenza

Not all the warnings are included in the list of all interactions. Please make sure to ask your health care provider if Albenza is liable to interaction with other drugs you take. Please check with your doctor before you start, stop, or change the dose of any drug you take at the present.

Instructions on use of Albenza:

Use Albenza only on doctor's prescription. Check the label on the medicament to see exact dosing instructions.

Albenza is taken by mouth with food.

If you face troubles deglutition the tablet whole, you can crush or chew it with a little water.

Should you miss a dose of Albenza , please take it asap. If you find you have missed the previous dosage when it is almost time for your next dose, you should better skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Taking 2 doses at once is not recommended. If more than one dose is missed, please contact your attending medical doctor or health care provider.

It is better that you contact your doctor on any questions about how to use Albenza.

Important safety information:

Albenza may be the reason for dizziness. This effect may rapidly grow and worsen if you take it with alcohol or concrete categories of medicines. Use Albenza carefully. Do not drive or do other unsafe functions until you learn how you react to the medicine you take.

Albenza may be in some cases the reason for lowering the ability of your body to fight infection. While taking the preparate please avoid contacting with people who have infections. Please inform your doctor immediately if you notice signs of infection such as fever, sore throat, rash, or chills.

If you are a woman who is planning to become pregnant, please make sure to have a negative pregnancy test before you start taking this medicine. You should also make sure to use a safe form of birth control while you take Albenza. Consult with your doctor if you have queries concerning effective birth control.

Lab tests, which involve complete blood cell counts as well as liver function tests, may be realized while you use Albenza . These tests can be used to control your condition as well as for checking for side effects. Please do not forget to keep all doctor and lab appointments.

Albenza should be used only with extreme caution for CHILDREN under 1 year old; safety and effectiveness in the mentioned category of children have not been yet confirmed.

PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Do not use Albenza during pregnancy. It may cause serious danger to the fetus. Avoid becoming pregnant at the period you are taking it as well as for at least 1 month after you finish taking the medicine. If you think you can be pregnant, please contact your doctor immediately. It is not known if Albenza occurs in breast milk. If you are or plan to be breast-feeding while you take Albenza , please consult your doctor on the matter. Discuss every possible risk to your baby.

Possible side effects of Albenza

All drugs may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Please consult your health care provider if any of these most COMMON side effects exist or become bothersome:

Headache; nausea; stomach pain; vomiting

Seek medical attention immediately if any of these SEVERE side effects incur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; urticaria; pruritic; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); dark urine; decreased urination; fever, chills, or sore throat; red, swollen, peeling, or blistered skin; severe or persistent dizziness or headache; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual tiredness or weakness; vision changes; yellowing of the eyes or skin.