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Odal, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Suspension. It is primarily used for the treatment of Intestinal Worms. Secondary and off-label uses of Odal have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Odal. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Odal are Headache, Nausea or vomiting, Hair Loss. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Odal can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Odal go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Odal is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Odal related warnings talks about Odal's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Odal is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Kidney Disease, Neutropenia are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Odal are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Odal with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Odal is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Odal 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 Odal safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Odal. If you are pregnant, do not take Odal without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Odal safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Odal as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Odal on the Kidneys?
Odal rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Odal on the Liver?
Effects of Odal on the liver can be severe. It is not safe for use without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Odal on the Heart?
Odal has very mild side effects on the heart.
Odal 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 Odal unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Odal habit forming or addictive?
You may get addicted to Odal. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Odal as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
There are no side effects of Odal, so it is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Odal cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Odal
Taking Odal with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Odal
Taking Odal and alcohol together may cause some problems. If you notice any of these side effects, it is best to go to your doctor.
Odal 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
Yes, Odal 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.
Odal is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.
Odal 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.
Yes, Odal is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, very few side effects are observed such as drowsiness, dizziness, diarrhea, constipation, and hepatotoxicity.
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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