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Descriptions
Albenza is an anthelmintic and is used in treating parasitic (worm) infections.
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How to use
Contact your paediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children.
Consult your health care professional about having grapefruit whilst on a course with this medicine, in any form.
Taken albenza exactly as directed by your health care professional.
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Side effects
If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately.
unusual weakness/tiredness
muscle aches and pains
skin rash/hives/itching
joint aches and pains
difficulty breathing
yellowing of eyes/skin
severe diarrhea
lower back pain
blurred vision
sore throat
fever
chills
seizures
redness/blistering/peeling/loosening of the skin(including the inside the mouth)
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Interaction
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.
aminophyline
warfarin
phenobarbital
caffeine
tacrine
theophyline
clozapine
ropinirole
mexiletine
cimetidine
phenytoin
olanzapine
carbamazepine
grapefruit juice
dexamethasone
Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.
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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.
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Missed Dose
Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose.
Consult your health care professional about your missed dose.
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Other uses
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
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Storage
Store at room temperature between 20-25 degrees C / 68-77 degrees F, away from heat and moisture.
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Precaution
Consult your health care professional about having grapefruit whilst on a course with this medicine, in any form.
If you conceive whilst on a course with this medication inform your doctor immediately.
If you need to undergo any kind of surgery, inform your doctor you are taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.
Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had :
liver disease
low white blood cell count
biliary tract disease
chemotherapy (recent)
anaemia