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Drug Alzed is an anti-parasitic, anti-infective, anti-viral, anti-fungal drug. The drug has the main ingredient Albendazole, which is prepared in the form of chewable tablets. The drug is commonly used with both adults and children, but Alzed should not be used in children under 2 years of age.
1. What is Alzed drug?
Alzed drug belongs to the group of drugs that treat parasites, antivirals, antifungals, and anti-infectives. The drug has the main ingredient Albendazole 400mg and excipients just enough for 1 tablet. Alzed is available in chewable tablet form. The packaging of the drug includes 1 box of 20 blisters, 1 tablet / blister.
2. Effects of Alzed drug after use
Albendazole active ingredient in the drug is a derivative of benzimidazol carbamate. This substance is effective against many types of intestinal parasitic worms including: Roundworm, strongyloidiasis, pinworm, hookworm, hairworm, beakworm, helminth, larval body in muscle and skin, worm larvae tissue, tapeworms. Albendazole is active against intestinal worms in the adult and larval stages. This active ingredient can kill eggs of roundworms and whipworms. In the form of metabolism, albendazole sulfoxide still ensures the important effects of the drug.
Albendazole works by inhibiting the glucose absorption of the parasites, thereby making them lose energy. When worms do not have enough energy to maintain life, they will become immobile and then die, thanks to intestinal peristalsis, which will push the worm carcass out of the body. The elimination half-life of Albendazole is approximately 9 hours. Alzed is excreted mainly in the feces (90-95%), a very small amount of the drug is excreted in the urine. Most of the drug's action occurs in the intestines, to have an effect in the tissues you need to use high doses and long-term.
Each drug will have its main effects to treat specific health problems. Therefore, you should only use Alzed with the conditions specified in the accompanying instructions for use.
3. Instructions for using Alzed drug and specific dosage for each case
Each drug will have different uses depending on their dosage form. The main routes of administration include oral, parenteral, parenteral and suppositories. Before using any medicine, you should carefully read the instructions for use that come with the medicine and strictly follow the instructions of your doctor.
Alzed chewable tablets can be chewed, swallowed or mixed with food. Before using you do not need to fast or cleanse. Dosage for each type of parasite is as follows:
Hairworms, hookworms, pinworms, roundworms
Adults and children older than 2 years: Take a dose of alzed 400mg, can be used again after 3 weeks. Children 2 years and under: Take one dose of alzed 200mg, can be used again after 3 weeks. Skin parasites
Adults: Take one dose of alzed 400mg per day, for 3 days. Young children: Dosage will vary based on the child's weight, 5 mg/kg/day (for 3 days). For cysts
Adults: Take a dose of alzed 800mg per day, used for 28 days. Re-treat if the disease recurs. Children 6 years and older: Dosage will vary based on the child's weight, ranging from 10-15 mg/kg/day (for 28 days). Re-treat if the disease recurs. Children under 6 years of age: No specific dose has been determined. Tapeworm larvae stage parasitic in the brain
For adults and children: 15 mg/kg/day (used for 30 days). Can be used again after 3 weeks if needed. Tapeworms and strongyloides
Adults and children under 2 years of age: Take a dose of alzed 400mg daily for 3 days. Can be treated again after 3 weeks of use. Children 2 years and under: Take one dose of alzed 200mg daily for 3 days. Can be treated again after 3 weeks of use.
4. What to do when you overdose on Alzed?
Overdose is the case where the patient uses more than the prescribed dose, leading to the appearance of unwanted side effects. When the patient shows signs of overdose, it is necessary to take the patient to a medical center to take measures to remove the amount of drug that the body has not absorbed (gastric lavage, use activated charcoal).
5. What should you do if you miss a dose of Alzed?
If you miss a dose, you need to take it as soon as you remember, take it as soon as possible. Usually the time to take the medicine can range from 1 to 2 hours compared to the prescribed time. However, in case the time of taking the supplement is too close to the time of taking the next dose, you should skip the missed dose and continue taking the medicine as directed. You absolutely should not arbitrarily double the next dose to make up for the missed dose.
6. Unwanted side effects that may occur during the use of Alzed
Symptoms of headache, elevated liver enzymes, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fever are common symptoms that may occur. Less common symptoms such as leukopenia, renal failure, allergies, rash, urticaria...
For the case of short-term use (< 3 days), the patient may feel uncomfortable. in the gastrointestinal tract, accompanied by symptoms of epigastric pain, diarrhea, nausea, headache. For patients who use the drug at high doses for a long time may see more side effects and more severe severity.
If the patient has one of the above symptoms, take the patient to a medical center to get help from a doctor and medical professional.
7. Some cases need to be cautious when using Alzed
In patients with abnormal liver function, caution should be exercised during treatment with albendazole. The reason is that the drug is metabolized mainly in the liver and in a few cases, patients have suffered from hepatotoxicity. Attention should be paid to patients with blood diseases.
For pregnant people: Use only in case of absolute necessity. Patients using the drug should become pregnant only after finishing the course of treatment for at least one month. However, many patients who are taking the drug and become pregnant need to stop using the drug immediately.
For people who are breast-feeding: There is no data to indicate the extent to which the drug enters the mammary glands of the mother. Therefore, it is necessary to consider carefully before assigning drugs containing albendazole to this group of subjects.
The drug does not affect the user's ability to drive or use machines.
With subjects using tobacco, alcohol, beer and other stimulants can cause drug interactions, reducing the ability to treat drugs.
Alzed drug storage conditions: How to keep the medicine at room temperature, avoid direct sunlight or high temperature. Medicines should not be stored or stored in bathrooms or toilets, as these locations have very high humidity, which are ideal conditions for mold growth.
Alzed drug has an effective effect in the treatment of intestinal parasites, anti-bacterial, antiviral, antifungal. This drug is trusted by many doctors, you can buy it at drug stores nationwide. However, any medication can cause unwanted side effects. Therefore, before using the drug, you should carefully study the effects of the drug or consult a doctor for the best indication.
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