Albarka Medical Complex Zaria

Albendazol

oral anthelmintic agent.
 It is the drug of choice for treatment of hydatid disease and cysticercosis. It is also used in the
treatment of pinworm and hookworm, round worm, whip worm, and thread worm infections.
Mechanism Of Action of albendazole
 Blocks glucose uptake
 Binds with β tubulin & inhibits microtubules polymerization
Side Effects
 Side effects include Epigastric pains,
Diarrhoea,
Dizziness,
Constipation,