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Alzyl is a prescription medicine that is available as a Suspension, Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Intestinal Worms. Other than this, Alzyl has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Alzyl. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Alzyl include Headache, Nausea or vomiting, Hair Loss. Some other side effects of Alzyl have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Alzyl go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Alzyl's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Mild while nursing. It is important to know if Alzyl has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Alzyl related warnings section.
Alzyl can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Alzyl in conditions like Liver Disease, Kidney Disease, Neutropenia. The section on Alzyl contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Alzyl with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Alzyl is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Alzyl is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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
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Is the use of Alzyl safe for pregnant women?
Alzyl can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Alzyl safe during breastfeeding?
Alzyl may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Alzyl on the Kidneys?
Alzyl rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Alzyl on the Liver?
Effects of Alzyl on the liver can be severe. It is not safe for use without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Alzyl on the Heart?
Alzyl may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Alzyl should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Alzyl unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Alzyl habit forming or addictive?
You may get addicted to Alzyl. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Alzyl since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
There are no side effects of Alzyl, so it is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Alzyl for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Alzyl
Taking Alzyl with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Alzyl
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.
Alzyl is not a pain-killer. It belongs to the class of drug called anthelmintic. It is used to treat neurocysticercosis and cystic hydatid disease.
No, Alzyl is not an antibiotic, it is an anthelmintic used to treat infection caused by parasite-like roundworm, hookworm, pinworm, and threadworm.
Alzyl 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.
Take Alzyl as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Yes, Alzyl can be taken with an antibiotic. No harmful interaction have been reported. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. It is best to consult your doctor before taking this medicine with an antibiotic.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Albenza® (albendazole)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 850-851