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Albid 400 Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

ALBENDAZOLE-400MG

Uses:

Parasitic worm infections

Medicinal Benefits:

Albid 400 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called anthelmintic used to treat worm infections such as neurocysticercosis (infection caused by pork tapeworm) and cystic hydatid disease (infection caused by dog tapeworm). Albid 400 Tablet is also used to treat infections caused by roundworms, hookworms, threadworms, whipworms, pinworms, flukes, and other parasites. Albid 400 Tablet is a broad-spectrum anthelmintic drug which is highly effective against a wide range of intestinal helminths, including cestodes, nematodes, and trematodes. It is also effective against tissue helminth infections like cutaneous larva migrans (parasitic skin infections). Albid 400 Tablet exhibits ovicidal, larvicidal and vermicidal activity. Albid 400 Tablet inhibits tubulin polymerisation, which causes metabolic disruption and energy depletion in the parasite. This leads to the immobilisation of the parasite. Thereby, Albid 400 Tablet kills the susceptible helminth and treats the infection.

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Albid 400 Tablet causes metabolic disruption and energy depletion in the parasite, which leads to its immobilisation. Thereby, Albid 400 Tablet kills the susceptible helminth and treats the infection.

For neurocysticercosis, Albid 400 Tablet is usually prescribed for 8-30 days. For cystic hydatid disease, Albid 400 Tablet is usually prescribed for 28 days, followed by a 14 day break, and repeated for a total of 3 cycles.

Do not discontinue Albid 400 Tablet without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectually continue taking Albid 400 Tablet for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you feel any difficulty while taking Albid 400 Tablet.

You are recommended to avoid planning for pregnancy while taking Albid 400 Tablet as it may cause foetal harm. A pregnancy test should be done before starting the treatment with Albid 400 Tablet, and women must use effective birth-control while taking Albid 400 Tablet and for at least 1month after cessation of treatment.

Regular monitoring of blood count at the beginning of each cycle therapy and for every 2weeks while taking Albid 400 Tablet is advised for all patients. Treatment with Albid 400 Tablet should be discontinued if a significant decrease in blood cell count is observed.

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