Albendazole

Albenza

Article: Albendazole


Albendazole
Systematic (IUPAC) name
methyl [(5-propylsulfanyl-3H- benzoimidazol-2-yl) amino]formate
Identifiers
CAS number	54965-21-8
ATC code	P02CA03
PubChem	2082
DrugBank	APRD00782
Chemical data
Formula	C₁₂H₁₅N₃O₂S
Mol. weight	265.333 g/mol
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability	?
Metabolism	?
Half life	?
Excretion	?
Therapeutic considerations
Pregnancy cat.	?
Legal status
Routes	?

Albendazole, marketed as Albenza, Eskazole or Zentel, is a drug indicated for the treatment of a variety of worm infestations.

It is effective against

threadworms or pinworms
roundworms,
whipworms
tapeworms
hookworms

Mode of Action

It blocks parasitic glucose uptake by interrupting microtubular function.

Pregnancy Class

D (Australia) - Do not take when pregnant, and do not become pregnant for one month after taking this drug.

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