ALBENDAZOLE (ALBENZA)

Albendazole (Albenza); Antihelmintic; Tab: 200 mg; Neurocysticercosis: Patient should also receive appropriate corticosteroid and anticonvulsant
therapy if indicated.
<60 kg: 15 mg/kg/day PO bid for 8-30 days, max 800 mg/day
>60 kg: 400 m PO bid for 8-30 days
Roundworm, hookworm, whipworm:
Children and adults: 400 mg PO x 1
For long-term therapy, monitor CBC and LFTs q2 weeks.