A Zole 400mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is a zole 400mg tablet used for?
A Zole 400mg Tablet contains Albendazole, an antiparasitic medication used to treat infections caused by worms such as hookworm, roundworm, and tapeworm. It works by preventing the worms from absorbing sugar, causing them to lose energy and die. It is also used for neurocysticercosis and hydatid disease.
- Generic Name: Albendazole
- Manufacturer: Elegant Drugs Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: C
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ a zole 400mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Hydatid disease (Echinococcus granulosus), Neurocysticercosis (Taenia solium), Ascariasis, Hookworm infection, Pinworm infection, Trichuriasis, Strongyloidiasis
Off-label uses: Cutaneous larva migrans, Capillariasis, Gnathostomiasis, Microsporidiosis
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Albendazole |
| Brand Name | Albenza |
| Manufacturer | Elegant Drugs Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Antiprotozoal agents |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Binds to beta-tubulin, inhibits microtubule polymerization, impairs glucose uptake and energy metabolism in susceptible parasites
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take a zole 400mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of a zole 400mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Dizziness
- Reversible alopecia
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Hepatotoxicity
- Bone marrow suppression (agranulocytosis, pancytopenia)
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Acute renal failure
- Allergic reactions
- Seizures
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Cimetidine | Moderate | Increased albendazole levels |
| Theophylline | Moderate | Increased theophylline levels |
| Dexamethasone | Moderate | Decreased albendazole efficacy |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Cimetidine
- Praziquantel
- Theophylline
โก Moderate Interactions
- Carbamazepine
- Phenytoin
- Ritonavir
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Dexamethasone
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Fatty meal increases absorption
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Avoid alcohol; may increase hepatotoxicity risk
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to albendazole, Pregnancy (especially first trimester), Severe hepatic impairment
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Liver function tests (LFT), Complete blood count (CBC), Renal function tests (RFT)
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk; use with caution
๐ Overdose Management
Gastric lavage, activated charcoal, supportive care; monitor hepatic function
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose; do not double dose
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.