alwin syrup - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is alwin syrup used for?
Albenza (Albendazole) is used to treat ANTI INFECTIVES. It contains Albendazole (200mg/5ml), which Binds to beta-tubulin, inhibits microtubule polymerization, impairs glucose upta. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Albendazole
- Manufacturer: Winmac Laboratories Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: C
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ alwin syrup 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 | Winmac Laboratories 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 alwin syrup
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of alwin syrup
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
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
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๐ Substitutes for alwin syrup
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.