# Albendazole (Albendazole)

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/drugs/albendazole
Data: FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA, refreshed periodically

## What is Albendazole?

Albendazole is an anthelmintic. It is prescribed to treat clonorchiasis, echinococcosis, giardiasis. Across the United States, 33 doctors prescribe Albendazole to approximately 123 Medicare patients.

## Brand names

Albendazole

## Indications

Albendazole is prescribed for several conditions including clonorchiasis, echinococcosis, giardiasis, among others.

## Conditions treated

- [Clonorchiasis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/clonorchiasis)
- [Echinococcosis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/echinococcosis)
- [Giardiasis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/giardiasis)
- [Enterobiasis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/enterobiasis)
- [Neurocysticercosis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/neurocysticercosis)
- [Toxocariasis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/toxocariasis)
- [Hymenolepiasis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/hymenolepiasis)
- [Opisthorchiasis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/opisthorchiasis)
- [Ancylostomiasis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/ancylostomiasis)
- [Necatoriasis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/necatoriasis)

## Mechanism of action

Albendazole is a synthetic, antihelminthic drug of the class benzimidazole  .

## Drug classification

- Established Pharmacologic Class: Anthelmintic [EPC]
- Mechanism of Action class: Cytochrome P450 1A Inducers [MoA]
- Route of administration: ORAL

## Common side effects

dizziness, fever, headache, rash

## Sources and disclaimers

- FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA dataset
- This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

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