Albrin Plus Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is albrin plus tablet used for?
Albrin Plus Tablet is a combination of Ivermectin (6mg) and Albendazole (200mg) used to treat parasitic infections such as strongyloidiasis, filariasis, and hydatid disease. Ivermectin paralyzes and kills certain parasites, while Albendazole inhibits their glucose uptake, leading to energy depletion and death. This dual action provides broad-spectrum antiparasitic coverage.
- Generic Name: Ivermectin + Albendazole
- Manufacturer: Medoz Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ albrin plus tablet Uses & Benefits
Filariasis, strongyloidiasis, ascariasis, hookworm, trichuriasis, enterobiasis
Off-label uses: Scabies, lice, cutaneous larva migrans
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Ivermectin + Albendazole |
| Brand Name | ABD Plus Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Medoz Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Anthelmintics |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from light and moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Ivermectin: binds to glutamate-gated chloride channels in nerve and muscle cells, causing hyperpolarization and paralysis; Albendazole: inhibits tubulin polymerization, disrupting microtubule formation and glucose uptake
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take albrin plus tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of albrin plus tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- abdominal pain
- headache
- dizziness
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Hepatotoxicity
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- agranulocytosis
- seizures
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Alopecia
- acute renal failure
- pancreatitis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Moderate | Increased risk of bleeding |
| Theophylline | Moderate | Increased theophylline levels |
| Cimetidine | Minor | Decreased metabolism of albendazole |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Warfarin
- Theophylline
- CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole)
โก Moderate Interactions
- CYP3A4 inducers (e.g., rifampin)
- P-glycoprotein inhibitors
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Grapefruit juice
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Fatty meal increases absorption of albendazole; avoid grapefruit juice
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Avoid alcohol; may increase hepatotoxicity risk
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity, pregnancy, lactation, hepatic impairment
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Liver function tests, renal function, blood counts
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Not recommended; excreted in breast milk
๐ Overdose Management
Symptomatic and supportive; gastric lavage if recent
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
โญ User Reviews
Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.
Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.
Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.
This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.
Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.