brutal tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is brutal tablet used for?
Brutal Tablet (Albendazole + Levamisole) is used to treat ANTI INFECTIVES. It contains Albendazole (400mg) + Levamisole (150mg), which Albendazole: inhibits microtubule synthesis; Levamisole: nicotinic acetylcholine. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Albendazole + Levamisole
- Manufacturer: Endocard India Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: C
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ brutal tablet Uses & Benefits
Helminth infections (e.g., hookworm, roundworm)
Off-label uses: Neurocysticercosis (albendazole alone)
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Albendazole + Levamisole |
| Brand Name | Brutal Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Endocard India Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Anthelmintic |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Albendazole: inhibits microtubule synthesis; Levamisole: nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take brutal tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of brutal tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
- Dizziness
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Hepatotoxicity
- Bone marrow suppression
- Seizures
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Agranulocytosis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Cimetidine | Major | Increased albendazole levels |
| Dexamethasone | Major | Increased albendazole levels |
| Praziquantel | Major | Increased praziquantel levels |
| Theophylline | Moderate | Increased theophylline levels |
| Warfarin | Moderate | Increased anticoagulant effect |
| Alcohol | Minor | Increased hepatotoxicity risk |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Cimetidine
- Dexamethasone
- Praziquantel
โก Moderate Interactions
- Theophylline
- Warfarin
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Alcohol
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Fatty meal increases albendazole absorption
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Avoid alcohol; may increase hepatotoxicity risk
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity, pregnancy, hepatic impairment
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Liver function tests, blood counts
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Not recommended; excreted in milk
๐ Overdose Management
Gastric lavage, supportive care
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; skip if near next dose