Aldes DS 400 mg (Chewable Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Albendazole
Company	Desh pharmaceuticals ltd

Indications

Hookworm infestation
Roundworm infestation
Threadworm infestation
Whipworm infestation
Strongyloides infestation
Tapeworm infestation
Opisthorchi infestation
Hydatid infestation

Description

Benzimidazole anthelmintic
Active against nematodes and cestodes
Vermicidal activity
Ovicidal activity
Larvicidal activity
Inhibitory effect on tubulin polymerization

Pharmacology

Broad spectrum anthelmintic
Blocks glucose uptake in helminths
Depletes energy level in helminths
Exerts anthelmintic effect by immobilizing parasites
Extensively metabolized in the liver
Poorly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract

Dosage & Administration

Recommended dose for adults and children over 2 years
Different doses for specific infestations
Not recommended for children under 1 year
Specific dosage for Hydatid disease
Specific dosage for giardiasis

Interaction

No reported pharmacodynamic interaction
No reported pharmacokinetic interaction

Contraindications

Not normally used in neonates
Reduction of dose in children weighing less than 10 kg
Not recommended during pregnancy
No evidence of dose alteration in concurrent diseases

Side Effects

Gastrointestinal disturbances
Headache
Dizziness
Changes in liver enzymes
Reversible alopecia
Rash
Fever
Blood disorders
Allergic shock
Convulsion
Meningism

Pregnancy & Lactation

FDA pregnancy category C
Avoid use in pregnancy and lactation
Consider potential benefits

Precautions & Warnings

Blood counts and liver function tests before treatment
Regular monitoring during treatment
Exclusion of pregnancy before treatment
Constant medical supervision in Echinococcosis treatment

Therapeutic Class

Anthelmintic

Storage Conditions

Keep in a dry place
Away from light and heat
Keep out of the reach of children

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