Albenza

GPTKB entity

Statements (33)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:drug
gptkbp:approvalYear 1996
gptkbp:ATCCode P02CA03
gptkbp:contraindication pregnancy
known hypersensitivity to albendazole
gptkbp:drugClass anthelmintic
gptkbp:eliminationHalfLife 8.5 hours
gptkbp:excretion urine
bile
gptkbp:form gptkb:tablet
oral suspension
gptkbp:genericName gptkb:albendazole
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Albenza
gptkbp:legalStatus prescription only
gptkbp:manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction inhibits microtubule synthesis in parasites
gptkbp:metabolism liver
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory C (US)
gptkbp:prescribes adults
children
gptkbp:prescriptionRequired yes
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration oral
gptkbp:sideEffect nausea
vomiting
abdominal pain
dizziness
headache
elevated liver enzymes
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:neurocysticercosis
cystic hydatid disease
gptkbp:usedFor treatment of parasitic infections
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:albendazole
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6