Abz 400mg Tablet (1'S)

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Some people may experience vomiting, dizziness, increased liver enzymes, nausea, and loss of appetite as the side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. You may be monitored with blood tests and liver function tests throughout your treatment.


Basic Information

Mechanism Of Action

.Abz 400mg Tablet is an antiparasitic medication. It works by keeping the worms from absorbing sugar (glucose), thereby depleting their energy level. This causes the worms to die and treats your infection.

Pharmacokinets

Albendazole is used as a broad spectrum anthelminthic which acts by blocking glucose uptake in the parasite and depletion of its glycogen stores. It causes selective degeneration of cytoplasmic microtubules in intestinal and tegmental cells of intestinal helminthes and larvae. Intracellular microtubules in the cells of the worm are gradually lost. The drug binds to beta tubulin of susceptible worms with high affinity and inhibits its polymerization. Single dose treatment is effective against Ascaris, Hook worm, and Enterobius. It is superior to Mebendazole for treatment of Hydatid worm, and strongyloidosis. It is also used in the treatment of tape worms, Filariasis, and Trichuriasis.

Side Effects

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Abz
Vomiting
Dizziness
Increased liver enzymes
Nausea
Loss of appetite

Special Precautions While Taking

1 Hypersensitivity to the drug.

Pregnancy Related Information

Abz 400mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Product And Alcohol Interaction

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Abz 400mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Old Age Related Information

Use with caution

Breast Feeding Related Information

Abz 400mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Children Related Information

Use with caution Below 9years: Contraindicated

Indications

Abz 400mg Tablet is an antiparasitic medicine, used for the treatment of parasitic worm infections. It works by killing the worms that cause infections and stops the infection from spreading.

Interactions

Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor, health care provider, or pharmacist first. Albendazole has no known severe interactions with other drugs. Albendazole has no known serious interactions with other drugs.

Typical Dosage

Oral: Starts  once daily; 

Storage Requirements

Store below 30°C

Effects Of Missed Dosage

If you miss a dose of Abz 400mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Effects Of Overdose

Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Expert Advice

You have been prescribed Abz 400mg Tablet to treat a variety of parasitic worm infections.

It can be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take it during pregnancy. Use birth control measures to prevent pregnancy while taking Abz 400mg Tablet.

Your doctor may monitor your blood counts and liver function before you start taking this medicine and regularly throughout your treatment.

Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Inform your doctor if you develop signs of infection.

Do not skip doses and finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may increase your risk of further infection.

How To Use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Abz 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

FAQs

Q. Is Abz 400mg Tablet an antibiotic?
Yes, Abz 400mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine. It is used to treat various infections caused by worms. Abz 400mg Tablet should be taken only when prescribed by the doctor.
Q. What is Abz 400mg Tablet used for?
Abz 400mg Tablet is used for the treatment of infections caused by helminths (worms) like pin worms/thread worms, roundworms, hookworms, whip worms, liver flukes and tapeworm infections. Along with that, the medicine has shown good activity against some organisms that can survive without oxygen too, like Giardia lamblia and Trichomonas vaginalis. Please consult your doctor before taking any treatment for worms as there could be many worms against which Abz 400mg Tablet would not be effective.
Q. How does Abz 400mg Tablet work?
Abz 400mg Tablet works by killing the larva and the adult form of the worm by reducing the energy source (glucose) of the worms. This helps to decrease the mobility of the worms and they die eventually.
Q. What is the best time to take Abz 400mg Tablet?
Abz 400mg Tablet should be taken exactly as advised by the doctor. Do not self-medicate. However, it may be given once or twice a day depending on the condition you are being treated for. It may be taken in the morning or evening. It is usually prescribed to be taken on an empty stomach but you may be asked to take it with food for treating some conditions. Follow your doctor’s advice carefully to get the most benefit.
Q. Does Abz 400mg Tablet kill eggs of the worms?
No, Abz 400mg Tablet does not kill the eggs of the worms. It acts against the larva and the adult form of the worms only. You may have to take a second dose two weeks later, to lessen the chances of reinfection. Abz 400mg Tablet should be taken only as advised by the doctor. Consult your doctor if you have any doubts.
Q. Is Abz 400mg Tablet safe?
Abz 400mg Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
Q. Is Abz 400mg Tablet effective for treating pinworms?
Yes, Abz 400mg Tablet an effective medicine which is used for the treatment of pinworms (Enterobius vermicularis). It shows active action against the larval and the adult stages of the worms. Consult your doctor before taking any medicines for worm infections.
Q. Is Abz 400mg Tablet an over the counter product?
No, Abz 400mg Tablet is not an over the counter (OTC) product. It is a prescription medicine which means it can be bought with a valid prescription by a doctor only.
Q. Does Abz 400mg Tablet kill tapeworms?
Abz 400mg Tablet can work against tapeworms like Hymenolepis nana and Taenia spp. Please consult your doctor before taking any medicine for worm infestations.
Q. Who should not take Abz 400mg Tablet?
Abz 400mg Tablet should not be given to patients with known allergy to any other ingredients of this medicine, or any other similar medicines like mebendazole or thiabendazole, in the past. Signs of an allergic reaction may include an itchy skin rash, shortness of breath and swelling of the face or tongue. Tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions before taking the medicine. Also, let your doctor know about any other medicines that you may be taking for any other conditions, as they may affect or be affected by this medicine.
Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Abz 400mg Tablet?
If you forget a dose of Abz 400mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.