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Albendazole (International)

Note: In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.

In the US, Albendazole (albendazole systemic) is a member of the drug class anthelmintics and is used to treat Ascariasis, Capillariasis, Cutaneous Larva Migrans, Cysticercus cellulosae, Echinococcus, Enterocolitis, Filariasis - Elephantiasis, Giardiasis, Gnathostomiasis, Hookworm Infection, Hydatid Disease, Liver Fluke, Loiasis, Microsporidiosis, Neurocysticercosis, Pinworm Infection, Strongyloidiasis, Trichinosis, Trichostrongylosis, Visceral Larva Migrans - Toxicariasis and Whipworm Infection.

US matches:

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

P02CA03

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0054965-21-8

Chemical Formula

C12-H15-N3-O2-S

Molecular Weight

265

Therapeutic Categories

Anthelmintic agent

Imidazole derivative

Chemical Names

Carbamic acid, [5-(propyltio)-1H-benzimidazol-2-yl]-, metyl ester (USAN)

Metyl 5-(propyltio)-2-benzimidazolecarbamate (WHO)

Metyl 5-propyltio-1H-benzimidazol-2-ylcarbamate (BAN)

Foreign Names

Generic Names

Brand Names

Glossary

TermDefinition
BANBritish Approved Name
DCFDénomination Commune Française
ISInofficial Synonym
JANJapanese Accepted Name
OSOfficial Synonym
PHPharmacopoeia Name
Rec.INNRecommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
USANUnited States Adopted Name
WHOWorld Health Organization

Further information on drug naming conventions: International Nonproprietary Names.

Further information

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