Bender 200mg Suspension - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is bender 200mg suspension used for?
Bender 200mg Suspension contains Albendazole, an anti-infective used to treat parasitic worm infections like roundworm, hookworm, and tapeworm. It works by preventing the worms from absorbing sugar, causing them to die and be eliminated from the body.
- Generic Name: Albendazole
- Manufacturer: Tusker Pharma Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: C
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ bender 200mg suspension 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 | Tusker Pharma 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 bender 200mg suspension
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of bender 200mg suspension
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 |
| Dexamethasone | Moderate | Increased albendazole levels |
| Praziquantel | Minor | Possible additive effect |
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.
โญ User Reviews
Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.
Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.
Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.
Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.
This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.