Albendazole is an anthelmintic medication used to treat a variety of parasitic worm infections. It is effective against infections such as neurocysticercosis (caused by pork tapeworm), echinococcosis (caused by dog tapeworm), ascariasis (roundworm), hookworm infections, trichuriasis (whipworm), and strongyloidiasis. Albendazole works by inhibiting the microtubule formation in the parasite, leading to its inability to absorb glucose and thus causing its eventual death.
The active ingredient in Albenza is albendazole itself. Albenza is the brand name for the generic drug albendazole. The medication may also contain inactive ingredients, which can include substances such as microcrystalline cellulose, corn starch, povidone, sodium starch glycolate, and magnesium stearate, depending on the specific formulation and manufacturer. These inactive ingredients help in the formulation of the tablet and its stability but do not contribute to the therapeutic effects of the drug.