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GlossaryAlbendazole

antiparasitic drug treating various worm infestations

Albendazole is an antiparasitic medication used to treat a variety of parasitic worm infestations, including those caused by tapeworms and roundworms. It works by inhibiting the worms' ability to absorb glucose, effectively starving them and leading to their eventual death.

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research Albendazole Treatment of Echinococcosis in Humans: Effects on Microsomal Metabolism and Drug Tolerance

61 citations , March 1990 in “Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics/Clinical pharmacology & therapeutics”

Albendazole treatment for echinococcosis can cause serious side effects and requires close monitoring.

research Presumptive Albendazole Toxicosis in 12 Alpacas

14 citations , June 2009 in “Journal of veterinary internal medicine”

High doses of albendazole can be deadly for alpacas.

research Case Report: Analytically Confirmed Severe Albendazole Overdose Presenting With Alopecia And Pancytopenia

10 citations , November 2019 in “American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene”

Overdosing on veterinary albendazole can cause severe health issues like hair loss and low blood cell count.

research Telogen Effluvium Associated with Albendazole Therapy

8 citations , November 1990 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

Albendazole may cause hair loss.

research Severe Adverse Reaction Induced by Albendazole and Praziquantel for Cystic Echinococcosis

5 citations , January 2023 in “IDCases”

Albendazole and praziquantel can cause severe side effects, especially with prolonged use or liver issues.

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