{"product_id":"albendazole-albenza-fda-approved-broad-spectrum-antiparasitic","title":"Albendazole (Albenza) - FDA-Approved Broad-Spectrum Antiparasitic","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rx-product-detail\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAlbendazole (Albenza)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFDA-approved broad-spectrum antiparasitic that covers parasites other medications miss - including tissue-dwelling parasites, hydatid disease (Echinococcus), and neurocysticercosis. The most versatile prescription antiparasitic available, effective against both intestinal and systemic infections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMechanism of Action\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBinds to parasite beta-tubulin with high affinity, inhibiting microtubule polymerization, blocking glucose absorption, and depleting glycogen stores. Unlike mebendazole, albendazole has significant systemic absorption (active metabolite albendazole sulfoxide), allowing it to reach tissue-dwelling parasites that intestinal-only drugs cannot touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClinical Evidence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFDA-approved for hydatid disease and neurocysticercosis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWHO Essential Medicine for helminth infections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffective against: Echinococcus (hydatid cysts), Taenia solium (neurocysticercosis), hookworms, roundworms, whipworms, strongyloides, cutaneous larva migrans, giardia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe only FDA-approved option for hydatid disease and neurocysticercosis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e400mg single dose achieves 88-95% cure rates for most soil-transmitted helminths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDosing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil-transmitted helminths:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400mg single dose. \u003cstrong\u003eHydatid disease:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400mg twice daily for 28-day cycles. \u003cstrong\u003eNeurocysticercosis:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400mg twice daily for 8-30 days with corticosteroids. Take with a fatty meal to increase absorption by up to 5x. Physician determines protocol from your intake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrescription required - physician review within 24-48 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipped from licensed compounding pharmacy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMUST take with fatty meal (absorption increases 5x)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCBC monitoring recommended for courses longer than 14 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContraindicated in pregnancy (Category X - teratogenic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon side effects: headache, nausea, elevated liver enzymes (transient)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gabriel Apotheca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42566964805726,"sku":"RX-ALBENDAZOLE","price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/6698\/2750\/files\/v2-albendazole.png?v=1774032458","url":"https:\/\/apotheca.market\/products\/albendazole-albenza-fda-approved-broad-spectrum-antiparasitic","provider":"Apotheca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}