Zentel

Drug Name:

Albendazole 400mg Tablets

Category:

International Brand: Zentel/Albenza

Zentel/Albenza

Details

Purpose

Albendazole 400mg tablets are used for the treatment of symptoms of

  • Hydatid (echinococcus)
  • Neurocysticercosis
  • Ancylostoma
  • Visceral Enterobius
  • Flukes
  • Cutaneous and trichuriasis larva migrans
  • Gnathostomiasis
  • Microsporidiosis

The tablets are used as an anti-worm medication that treats the above all worm infection in the user body.  the medication comes under the international brand name of Albenza and an Indian brand name of zentel.

 

How does it work?

Albenza belongs to the category of anthelmintics. They act on the causative disease forming helminths in the user body and kill them.   The active ingredient in the albendazole 400mg tablets easily gets soluble in the user body and kills the worms.

 

Measures and precautions

  1. Zentel tablets are prescribed by the doctor to treat all symptoms of the worm-causing diseases in the user body.
  2. The anti-helminthic tablets take few hours to show their effect. it is quick in action.
  3. The tablets should be taken at the prescribed time as instructed by the concerned doctor. Do take the doses atthe prescribed time in an oral way through the mouth.
  4. Avoid driving when taken these tablets, they can make you lose your balance.
  5. Do not intake alcohol with the consumption of albendazole 400mg tablets. the interaction is not good at all.
  6. The user should always monitor their health with the consumption of these tablets.
  7. Inform the doctor in case of having any side-effects from the zentel tablets.
  8. Do not try to overdose on these tablets. This can be fatal for the user body.
  9. If the user has any allergies or any other medication is in use, then the doctor should be consulted for the same.
  10. Read carefully the instructions before consuming the albendazole 400mg tablets to reduce the chances of side-effects and allergies.
  11. Do not lower or increase the doses by yourself without taking the doctor’s help. This can be fatal for the user body.
  12. Do not suddenly stop the usage of this medication, as it can have serious withdrawal syndromes in the user body.

 

Side-effects

  • Sore throat
  • Chills
  • Fever
  • Mouth sores
  • Seizures
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Pain in eyes
  • Ringing InEars
  • Vision problems
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach pain
  • Temporary hair loss
  • Spinning sensations

 

Interactions

Some interaction reactions are seen with the following drugs that alter the activity of the zentel tablets.

  • Dexamethasone
  • Praziquantel
  • Cimetidine
  • Theophylline.

It is advised to take these drugs with the consumption of albendazole tablets. this can be fatal for the consumer body and cause serious life threats.