Q Ben DS 400 mg (Chewable Tablet)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Albendazole |
| Company | Concord pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Single and mixed infestations of hookworm, roundworm, threadworm, whipworm, strongyloides, tapeworm, opisthorchi, hydatid
Description
- Benzimidazole anthelmintic
- Active against most nematodes and some cestodes
- Used in the treatment of intestinal nematode infections
- Exhibits vermicidal, ovicidal, and larvicidal activity
- Inhibitory effect on tubulin polymerization
Pharmacology
- Broad spectrum anthelmintic
- Exhibits vermicidal, ovicidal, and larvicidal activities
- Blocks glucose uptake in susceptible helminths
- Depletes energy level for survival
- Binding and inhibition of parasite tubulin polymerization
- Extensively metabolized in the liver
- Poorly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended doses for adults and children
- Specific doses for different types of infections
- Doses for hydatid disease
- Treatment duration and dosage adjustments based on weight
- Usage in giardiasis
Interaction
- No reported pharmacodynamic or pharmacokinetic interactions
Contraindications
- Not normally used in neonates
- Potential dose reduction for children weighing less than 10 kg
- Not recommended during pregnancy or lactation
- No evidence to suggest dose alteration in concurrent diseases
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Changes in liver enzymes
- Rarely reversible alopecia
- Rash
- Fever
- Blood disorders including leucopenia and pancytopenia
- Allergic shock if cyst leakage
- Convulsions and meningism in cerebral disease
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA Pregnancy category of Albendazole is C
- Avoided in pregnancy and lactation unless benefits outweigh risks
Precautions & Warnings
- Blood counts and liver function tests before and during treatment
- Breastfeeding precautions
- Pregnancy exclusion 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