Albendazole
Antiparasitic
Benzimidazole anthelmintic
Pharmacokinetics
| Half-life | 8 hours |
| Clearance Route | hepatic |
| Active Metabolites | uncertain |
⚠️ Safety & Warnings
Severity: Moderate
Adverse Effects:
- Elevated liver enzymes
- Nausea, abdominal pain
- Headache
- Rarely bone marrow suppression in long-term use
Contraindications:
- Pregnancy (esp. 1st trimester)
- Hypersensitivity to benzimidazoles
Precautions:
- Monitor liver function if prolonged use
- Caution in hepatic impairment