Abiworm: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Abiworm Information

Abiworm is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Suspension. It is primarily used for the treatment of Intestinal Worms. Secondary and off-label uses of Abiworm have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Abiworm. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Abiworm also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Nausea or vomiting, Hair Loss. Some other side effects of Abiworm have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Abiworm go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Abiworm has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Abiworm's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Abiworm is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Kidney Disease, Neutropenia as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Abiworm have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Abiworm have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Abiworm is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

Abiworm Benefits & Uses
Abiworm Dosage & How to Take
Abiworm Side Effects
Abiworm Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Abiworm with Other Drugs
Abiworm Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Abiworm
Abiworm Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Abiworm Benefits & Uses

Abiworm is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Intestinal Worms

Other Benefits

Abiworm Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Abiworm Related Warnings

Is the use of Abiworm safe for pregnant women?

Abiworm has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Abiworm without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Abiworm safe during breastfeeding?

Abiworm may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Abiworm on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Abiworm on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Abiworm on the Liver?

Abiworm can cause side effects that could harm the liver. So medical advice before taking it is necessary.

Severe
What is the effect of Abiworm on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Abiworm on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Abiworm with Other Drugs

Abiworm should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Clozapine

Moderate

Lopinavir

Diltiazem

Mild

Atropine

Hyoscine

Abiworm Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Abiworm unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Cerebral Malaria
Kidney Disease
Neutropenia

Frequently asked Questions about Abiworm

Is this Abiworm habit forming or addictive?

You may get addicted to Abiworm. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.

Yes
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Abiworm since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Abiworm does not show any kind of adverse effect.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Abiworm in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Abiworm Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Abiworm

Taking Abiworm with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Abiworm

Taking [medicine] and alcohol at the same time may lead to mild side effects. Contact your doctor right away if you observe any side effects.

Mild

Frequently asked Questions about Abiworm

Question over 5 years ago

What is Abiworm?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Abiworm is a brand name of albendazole. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called anthelmintics. It is used to treat infection caused by parasites such as roundworms, hookworms, pinworms, and threadworms. It is also used to treat

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Abiworm a pain-killer?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Abiworm is not a pain-killer. It belongs to the class of drug called anthelmintic. It is used to treat neurocysticercosis and cystic hydatid disease.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Abiworm cause diarrhea?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Abiworm causes diarrhea. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine.

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Abiworm?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Abiworm should be taken with a meal, especially with a fatty meal which helps in absorption of a drug. Preferably taken at night which helps, your worm will come out with feces. However, take it exactly as your doctor recommended you to take it.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Abiworm work?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Abiworm is broad-spectrum anthelmintic. It has a multidimensional mechanism of action. It mainly works by inhibiting the cell division, motility disruption, glycogen depletion, and tubulin. Hence, in this way, it kills the parasite.