Estazol 200 mg/5 ml (Oral Suspension)
10 ml bottle: ৳ 20.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Albendazole |
| Company | Ibn sina pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Hookworm infestation
- Roundworm infestation
- Threadworm infestation
- Whipworm infestation
- Strongyloides infestation
- Tapeworm infestation
- Opisthorchi infestation
- Hydatid disease treatment
Description
- Benzimidazole anthelmintic
- Vermicidal activity
- Ovicidal activity
- Larvicidal activity
- Inhibitory effect on tubulin polymerization
Pharmacology
- Broad spectrum anthelmintic
- Blocking glucose uptake in helminths
- Depleting energy levels of helminths
- Immobilization of parasites
- Metabolized in the liver
- Excretion in the urine
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended dosage for adults and children over 2 years
- Different dosages for various infections
- Treatment cycles for certain conditions
- Administration with meals
- Not recommended for children under 1 year
Interaction
- No reported pharmacodynamic interaction
- No reported pharmacokinetic interaction
Contraindications
- Not recommended for neonates
- Reduced dose for children under 10 kg
- Not recommended during pregnancy
- No dose alteration required for renal, hepatic, or cardiac failure
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 during pregnancy and lactation
- Assess risks and benefits
Precautions & Warnings
- Blood counts and liver function tests required
- Breastfeeding caution
- Pregnancy test before treatment
- Constant medical supervision for Echinococcosis treatment
Therapeutic Class
- Anthelmintic
Storage Conditions
- Keep in dry place
- Away from light and heat
- Keep out of reach of children