Aben-DS 400 mg (Chewable Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 4.50 (25 x 4: ৳ 450.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 18.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Albendazole |
| Company | Team pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Hookworm infestation
- Roundworm infestation
- Threadworm infestation
- Whipworm infestation
- Strongyloides infestation
- Tapeworm infestation
- Opisthorchi infestation
- Hydatid disease treatment
Description
Benzimidazole anthelmintic
Pharmacology
- Vermicidal activity
- Ovicidal activity
- Larvicidal activity
- Inhibitory effect on tubulin polymerization
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended dosage for adults and children over 2 years
- Recommended dosage for children of 1-2 years
- Dosage for Hydatid disease (Echinococcosis)
- Dosage for giardiasis
Interaction
No reported pharmacodynamic or pharmacokinetic interactions
Contraindications
- Not recommended for neonates
- Reduced dose for children under 10kg
- Avoided during pregnancy
- No need to alter dose in renal, hepatic or cardiac failure
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Changes in liver enzymes
- Reversible alopecia
- Rash
- Fever
- Blood disorders
- Allergic shock
- Convulsion and meningism
Pregnancy & Lactation
Avoided in pregnancy and lactation unless benefits outweigh risks
Precautions & Warnings
- Blood tests before and during treatment
- Caution in breastfeeding
- Regular monitoring of serum-transaminase concentrations and leucocyte and platelet counts
Therapeutic Class
Anthelmintic
Storage Conditions
Keep in a dry place, away from light and heat, out of reach of children
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