The
following information is a summary about
Albenza.
It is not intended to replace a doctor's instructions.
Albenza USES
Albenza is indicated for the treatment of parenchymal neurocysticercosis
due to active lesions caused by larval forms of the pork
tapeworm. Albenza may also be used for the treatment of
cystic hydatid disease of the liver, lung, and peritoneum,
caused by the larval form of the dog tapeworm.
Albenza DIRECTIONS
Albenza should be taken with food. Follow the directions
on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor
or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand.
Take Albenza exactly as directed. Do not take more or less
of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Albenza SIDE EFFECTS
The symptoms are usually mild and resolved without treatment.
Albenza PRECAUTIONS
Albenza may cause fetal harm, therefore, you should begin
treatment after a negative pregnancy test. During therapy,
because of the possibility of harm to the liver or bone
marrow, routine (every 2 weeks) monitoring of blood counts
and liver function tests should take place. Talk to your
doctor about possible harm to the fetus if you plan on
becoming pregnant while on Albenza or within 1 month of
completing treatment.
Albenza OVERDOSE
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center
at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not
breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
Albenza NOTES
If you suffer of hypersensitivity to the benzimidazole
class of compounds or any components of Albenza, talk to
your doctor before taking Albenza.
MISSED DOSE
If you miss a dose, use Albenza 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-up" the
dose to catch up.
Albenza STORAGE
Store Albenza at room temperature between 36 and 77 degrees
F (2 -25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Keep
Albenza in the container it came in, tightly closed, and
out of reach of children.
