Albendazole
- Generic Name
- Albendazole
- Brand Names
- Albenza
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C12H15N3O2S
- CAS Number
- 54965-21-8
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- F4216019LN
- Background
A benzimidazole broad-spectrum anthelmintic structurally related to mebendazole that is effective against many diseases. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p38)
- Indication
For the treatment of parenchymal neurocysticercosis due to active lesions caused by larval forms of the pork tapeworm, Taenia solium and for the treatment of cystic hydatid disease of the liver, lung, and peritoneum, caused by the larval form of the dog tapeworm, Echinococcus granulosus.
- Associated Conditions
- Hydatid disease of the Liver, Hydatid disease of the Lung, Hydatid disease of the Peritoneum, Neurocysticercosis
- Associated Therapies
- -
Study of the Efficacy of Oxfendazole Compared to Albendazole in the Treatment of Trichuris Trichiura Infection in Adults
- First Posted Date
- 2015-12-22
- Last Posted Date
- 2019-08-15
- Lead Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
- Registration Number
- NCT02636803
The Impact of Anthelmintic Treatment on the Incidence of Diarrheal Disease in Vietnamese School Children
- Conditions
- Interventions
- Locations
- 🇻🇳
Cu Chi, Viet Nam, Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam
Repeat Ivermectin Mass Drug Administrations for Control of Malaria: a Pilot Safety and Efficacy Study
- First Posted Date
- 2015-07-28
- Last Posted Date
- 2019-01-04
- Lead Sponsor
- Colorado State University
- Target Recruit Count
- 2712
- Registration Number
- NCT02509481
- Locations
- 🇺🇸
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
🇧🇫Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé, Bobo Dioulasso, Houet, Burkina Faso
Impact of Alternative Treatment Strategies and Delivery Systems for Soil-transmitted Helminths in Kenya
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2015-03-25
- Last Posted Date
- 2018-08-31
- Lead Sponsor
- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
- Target Recruit Count
- 21761
- Registration Number
- NCT02397772
- Locations
- 🇰🇪
Kenya Medical Research Institute, Nairobi, Kenya
Package of Interventions After Recovering From Moderate Acute Malnutrition
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2015-01-30
- Last Posted Date
- 2016-11-10
- Lead Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
- Target Recruit Count
- 1499
- Registration Number
- NCT02351687
- Locations
- 🇲🇼
St. Louis Nutrition Project, Blantyre, Malawi
Combined Package of Interventions for Environmental Enteropathy
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2014-10-01
- Last Posted Date
- 2015-06-03
- Lead Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
- Target Recruit Count
- 253
- Registration Number
- NCT02253095
- Locations
- 🇲🇼
Limela Rural Site, Limela, Machinga Distric, Malawi
Does Treating Hookworm Improve Productivity of Small Subsistence Farmers
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2014-04-02
- Last Posted Date
- 2014-04-02
- Lead Sponsor
- Salmon, Margaret, M.D.
- Target Recruit Count
- 300
- Registration Number
- NCT02102321
- Locations
- 🇨🇬
Safe Motherhood Cohort, Idgwi Island, South Kivu, Congo
Alternate Chemotherapy Regimens for the Clearance of W.Bancrofti Infection
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2013-12-09
- Last Posted Date
- 2013-12-09
- Lead Sponsor
- Indian Council of Medical Research
- Target Recruit Count
- 146
- Registration Number
- NCT02005653
- Locations
- 🇮🇳
Vector Control Research Centre, Pondicherry, India
Eval 3-Drug Therapy Diethylcarbamize, Albendazole and Ivermectin That Could Accelerate LF Elimination Outside of Africa
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2013-11-03
- Last Posted Date
- 2018-10-09
- Lead Sponsor
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
- Target Recruit Count
- 182
- Registration Number
- NCT01975441
- Locations
- 🇵🇬
Papua New Guinean Institute for Medical Research, Maprik, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea
Safety Study of Combined Azithromycin, Ivermectin and Albendazole for Trachoma and Lymphatic Filariasis
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2013-07-19
- Last Posted Date
- 2014-05-22
- Lead Sponsor
- Emory University
- Registration Number
- NCT01903057
- Locations
- 🇲🇿
National Institute of Health, Ministry of Health, Maputo, Mozambique
Drug Development Updates
Stay informed with timely notifications on clinical trials, regulatory changes, and research advancements related to this medication.