Albendazole, also known as albendazolum,[1] is a medication used for the treatment of a variety of parasitic worm infestations.[3] It is useful for giardiasis, trichuriasis, filariasis, neurocysticercosis, hydatid disease, pinworm disease, and ascariasis, among other diseases.[3] It is taken orally.[3]
Common side effects include nausea, abdominal pains, and headaches.[3]Potentially serious side effects include bone marrow suppression which usually improves on stopping the medication.[3] Liver inflammation has been reported and those with prior liver problems are at greater risk.[3] It is pregnancy category C in the United States and category D in Australia, meaning it may cause harm if taken by pregnant women.[3][4] Albendazole is a broad-spectrum antihelminthic agent of the benzimidazole type.[3]
Albendazole was developed in 1975.[5] It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.[6]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albendazole
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