Estazol 400 mg (Chewable Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 4.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 200.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 40.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Albendazole |
| Company | Ibn sina pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title and Category
- Estazol - Benzimidazole Anthelmintic
Indications
- Single and mixed infestations of hookworm, roundworm, threadworm, whipworm, strongyloides, tapeworm, opisthorchi, hydatid
Description
- Active against most nematodes and some cestodes
Mode of Action
- Inhibitory effect on tubulin polymerization
- Vermicidal, ovicidal, and larvicidal activity
Pharmacology
- Exerts its anthelmintic effect by blocking glucose uptake in susceptible helminths
- Extensively metabolized, probably in the liver
Dosage & Administration
- 400 mg single dose for various infections
- Different doses for different age groups and indications
- Treatment cycles for hydatid disease
Interaction
- No reported pharmacodynamic or pharmacokinetic interactions
Contraindications
- Not recommended for neonates and pregnant women
- Possible dose reduction in children weighing less than 10 kg
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Changes in liver enzymes
- Alopecia
- Rash
- Fever
- Blood disorders
- Allergic shock
- Convulsion
- Meningism
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Category C drug - Avoid in pregnancy and lactation unless benefits outweigh risks
Precautions & Warnings
- Blood counts and liver function tests before treatment and during each cycle
- Breastfeeding
- Exclude pregnancy before treatment
- Constant 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