Side effect(s) of Albendazole

Last Updated on Jul 18, 2023

Review the side-effects of Albendazole as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

  Central Nervous System- Headache, seizures, confusion, raised intracranial pressure, dizziness/vertigo, signs that meningeal sings.

  Skin- Reversible hair loss, infection, hypersensitivity including rash and hives, allergic reactions.

  Gastrointestinal- Abdominal pain, nausea/vomiting.

  Genitourinary- Acute kidney failure, dark urine.

  Liver- Abnormal Liver Function Tests, inflammation of liver

  Blood- Decrease in the number of white blood cells, thrombocytes, hemoglobin.

  Miscellaneous- Fever.

Other Precautions :

Do not change the dose, without your Doctor's advice.

Drug Name : Albendazole

Albendazole is an antihelminthic drug prescribed for treating a variety of parasitic worm infestations such as ascariasis, filariasis or roundworm disease, giardiasis, trichuriasis, pinworm disease, neurocysticercosis, and hydatid disease.