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COMBANTRIN A 400MG TABLET Substitute

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Composition:

ALBENDAZOLE-400MG

Uses:

Parasitic worm infections

Medicinal Benefits:

COMBANTRIN A 400MG 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). COMBANTRIN A 400MG TABLET is also used to treat infections caused by roundworms, hookworms, threadworms, whipworms, pinworms, flukes, and other parasites. COMBANTRIN A 400MG 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). COMBANTRIN A 400MG TABLET exhibits ovicidal, larvicidal and vermicidal activity. COMBANTRIN A 400MG TABLET inhibits tubulin polymerisation, which causes metabolic disruption and energy depletion in the parasite. This leads to the immobilisation of the parasite. Thereby, COMBANTRIN A 400MG TABLET kills the susceptible helminth and treats the infection.

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COMBANTRIN A 400MG TABLET causes metabolic disruption and energy depletion in the parasite, which leads to its immobilisation. Thereby, COMBANTRIN A 400MG TABLET kills the susceptible helminth and treats the infection.

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

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

You are recommended to avoid planning for pregnancy while taking COMBANTRIN A 400MG TABLET as it may cause foetal harm. A pregnancy test should be done before starting the treatment with COMBANTRIN A 400MG TABLET, and women must use effective birth-control while taking COMBANTRIN A 400MG 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 COMBANTRIN A 400MG TABLET is advised for all patients. Treatment with COMBANTRIN A 400MG TABLET should be discontinued if a significant decrease in blood cell count is observed.

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