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Olworm 400mg Suspension Substitute

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Composition:

ALBENDAZOLE-400MG

Uses:

Parasitic worm infections

Medicinal Benefits:

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

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

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

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

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

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