The following
information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the
expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other
healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that
use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult
your healthcare professional before using this drug.
Albenza (Albendazole
is used to treat:
Albenza
(Albendazole) Medication Side Effects:
Along with its
needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although
not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may
need medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following
Albenza -Albendazole side effects occur:
Rare
Fever; skin rash or itching; sore throat; unusual tiredness and
weakness
Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical
attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your
body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any
of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
Less common
Abdominal pain; diarrhea; dizziness; headache; nausea; vomiting
Rare
Thinning or loss of hair
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients.
If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.
It is
important that your doctor check your progress after treatment. This
is to make sure that the infection is cleared up completely, and to
allow your doctor to check for any unwanted effects.
If your symptoms do not improve after you have taken Albenza medicine
for the full course of treatment, or if they become worse, check with
your doctor.
For women of childbearing age, it is important that you use birth
control while taking albendazole since this medicine can cause birth
defects or other problems
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Albendazole (al-BEN-da-zole) is used to treat
infections caused by worms. Albendazole works by keeping the worm from
absorbing sugar (glucose), so that the worm loses energy and dies.