Thiabendazole (Thiabendazole)
Overview of Thiabendazole
Thiabendazole is a broad spectrum anthelmintic agent. Thiabendazole is a benzimidazole compound. It has vermicidal activity against roundworm, whipworm and hookworm. It also has anti-infalmmatory properties, antipyretic, mild antifungal and scabicidal actions.
Indication of Thiabendazole
Thiabendazole is primarily indicated in conditions like Helminth infection.
Contraindication of Thiabendazole
Thiabendazole is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Side Effects of Thiabendazole
Thiabendazole produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Stevens Johnson syndrome, Jaundice. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Thiabendazole therapy.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Thiabendazole are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Drowsiness, Nausea, Vomiting, Anorexia, Tinnitus, Blurred vision, Pruritus, Elevated hepatic transaminases, Leukopenia, Paresthesias, GI irritation.
Precautions of Thiabendazole
Thiabendazole should be used with caution in patients with kidney or liver disease. Patient should observe caution while driving or performing tasks requiring alertness.