ANTI-INFECTIVES
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Anthelmintics (worm medicine)
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Benzimidazoles
AMH 2022 section 5.8.1
AMH 2022 section 5.8.1
Active ingredients (generic names) | ALBENDAZOLE (al-ben-da-zole)
Other benzimidazoles Not included in this monograph — see AMH for information:
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What it is used for | |
How it works |
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Side effects |
Nausea and vomiting
Headache |
Warnings |
Pregnant |
Tell the patient |
Take on empty stomach
Wash hands
Treat everyone living in house |
Check |
Blood test If using for more than 6 weeks — liver function tests (LFT), FBC |