Anthel DS 400 mg (Chewable Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 4.20 (50's pack: ৳ 210.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Albendazole |
| Company | Seema pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Hookworm (Ancylostoma, Necator)
- Roundworm (Ascaris)
- Threadworm (Enterobius)
- Whipworm (Trichuris)
- Strongyloides
- Tapeworm
- Opisthorchi
- Hydatid
Description
- Benzimidazole anthelmintic
- Active against nematodes and cestodes
- Vermicidal, ovicidal, and larvicidal activity
- Inhibitory effect on tubulin polymerization
Pharmacology
- Broad spectrum anthelmintic
- Blocks glucose uptake in helminths
- Depletes energy level for survival
- Exerts anthelmintic effect by binding and inhibiting tubulin polymerization
Dosage & Administration
- Single dose for various infections
- Higher doses for hydatid disease
- Different doses for different age groups
- Dosage adjustments based on body weight
- Duration of treatment for specific conditions
Interaction
- No reported pharmacodynamic or pharmacokinetic interactions
Contraindications
- Not recommended for neonates
- Dose reduction for children weighing less than 10 kg
- Avoid in pregnant women
- No need for dose alteration in concurrent diseases
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Headache and dizziness
- Changes in liver enzymes
- Rarely reversible alopecia
- Rash, fever, and blood disorders
- Allergic shock and convulsions
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Category C drug - avoid during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Blood counts and liver function tests before treatment and during cycles
- Exclusion of pregnancy before treatment
- Close medical supervision for Echinococcosis treatment
Therapeutic Class
- Anthelmintic
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place
- Away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children