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- noun An
antiparasitic anthelmintic used especially against thelarvae oftapeworms
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Recent studies have shown that treating patients with a drug known as albendazole can safely treat filariasis in patients who also have Loa infections.
WUSTL Record: University News Michael Purdy 2010
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Albendazole monooxygenase 1.14.13.32 1 Nomenclature EC number 1.14.13.32 Systematic name albendazole, NADPH: oxygen oxidoreductase (sulfoxide-forming) Recommended name albendazole monooxygenase Synonyms albendazole oxidase albendazole sulfoxidase CAS registry number
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The treatments for the intestinal tapeworm infection include a single dose of praziquantel, drugs such as albendazole or praziquantel (antiparasitic drugs) and corticosteroids are used for an invasive infection.
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The treatments for the intestinal tapeworm infection include a single dose of praziquantel, drugs such as albendazole or praziquantel (antiparasitic drugs) and corticosteroids are used for an invasive infection.
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Besides the vaccine, children will also get vitamin A and the anti-worm medication albendazole to combat intestinal parasites,
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The generous pledge in 1998 by the global healthcare company SmithKline Beecham to collaborate with the World Health Organization in its elimination efforts included the donation of numerous resources (but especially albendazole, one of the mainstay drugs in the elimination strategy), free of charge, for as long as necessary to ensure success of the elimination programme.
Chapter 7 2000
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Both albendazole and DEC have been shown to be effective in killing the adult-stage filarial parasites
Chapter 6 2000
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In most countries, the programme will be based on once-yearly administration of single doses of two drugs given together: albendazole plus either diethylcarbamazine (DEC) or ivermectin, the latter in areas where either onchocerciasis or loiasis may also be endemic; this yearly, single-dose treatment must be carried out for 4-6 years.
Chapter 7 2000
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Because thiabendazole causes more side effects than mebendazole or albendazole, it should only be used for worms when these medicines are not available, or for worm infections that are not inside the gut.
Chapter 31 1993
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WARNING: Do not give albendazole to pregnant women or children under 2 years.
Chapter 31 1993
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