Albendazole Monitoring Parameters, Administration and Chemical Structure
Albendazole Monitoring Parameters
- CBC with differential
- ferritin
- LFTs
- ophthalmologic exam
- pregnancy testing
- serum iron
- stool exam
Albendazole Administration
Oral Administration
- Administer tablets orally with water.
- Albendazole is generally poorly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and should be taken with food. To increase the oral bioavailability of albendazole, it is recommended to administer albendazole with a fatty meal.
- Albendazole tablets may be crushed and mixed with applesauce or pudding if needed to ease administration to certain populations (e.g., children).
- Fasting, purgation, or special diets are not necessary prior to administration.
Chemical Structure For: Albendazole
[ Last revised: 9/19/2003 5:14:00 AM ]
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