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Role Of Albendazole In Threadworm Infection - sofiashea - 01-21-2026
Albendazole is a broad-spectrum anthelmintic medicine widely used to treat intestinal and tissue worm infections in humans. It works by inhibiting the worms’ ability to absorb glucose, which deprives them of energy and leads to their death. Albendazole is commonly prescribed for infections such as roundworm , hookworm, pinworm, whipworm , threadworm, and strongyloidiasis . Albendazole 400 mg is also used for more serious tissue infections like hydatid disease and neurocysticercosis. The drug is usually taken orally, with or without food depending on the type of infection being treated. For simple intestinal worm infections, a single dose or short course is often sufficient. For tissue infections, longer treatment courses under medical supervision are required. Albendazole is generally well tolerated, but some people may experience side effects such as nausea, abdominal pain, headache, or dizziness. In prolonged therapy, liver function and blood
counts may need monitoring. Albendazole should be used only on a doctor’s advice, especially in children, pregnant women, or people with liver disease. Proper hygiene and sanitation along with treatment help prevent reinfection and control the spread of worm infestations.