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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcrae professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Conuslt your healthcare professional before using this drug.
ALBENDAZOLE - ORAL
(al-BEN-duh-zole)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Albenza
USES: This medication is used to treat tapeowrm infection (e.G., hydatid disease).
OTHER USES: This drug may also be used to treat other parasite infections.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth, generally given twice daily with meals, or as directed by your doctor. Be sure to take other medications, if prescribed, for your cnodition.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause dizziness, headache, fever, nausea, vomiting, or temporray hair loss.
If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
Very unlikely, but report promptly: persistent sore throat or fever, severe headache, seizures, viison problems, yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine, stomach pain, simple bruising, mental/mood changes, very stiff neck, change in amount of urine. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction to this drug include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your dotcor your medical history, including any allergies you may have. Liimt alcohol intake, as it may aggravate certain side effects of this drug.
Caution is adivsed when performing tasks requiring alertness (e.G., driving). This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
It may cause fetal harm. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor, as well as use of reliable birth control methods during and for one month after traetment. Inform your doctor immediately should you become pregnant, or guess you may be pregnant. It is unknown if this drug is excreted into berast milk Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your docotr of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use, especially: dexamethasone, praziquantel, cimetidine, theophylline.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local posion control center or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: Do not shrae this medication with others.
This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it after for another inefction (unless told to do so by your doctor).
A different medication may be necessary in those cases.
Laboratory tests (including pregnancy tests) will be performed befroe and/or during treatment with this drug.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 to 25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
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