Albendazole NEW

**Albendazole: Product Overview**  

**Definition:**  

Albendazole is a broad-spectrum anthelmintic medication belonging to the benzimidazole class. It is widely used to treat parasitic worm infections in humans and animals.  

**Function:**  

Albendazole works by inhibiting the polymerization of tubulin, which disrupts the energy metabolism of parasitic worms. This leads to their immobilization, death, and eventual expulsion from the body.  

**Applications:**  

1. **Human Medicine:** Effective against intestinal parasites (e.g., roundworms, tapeworms) and tissue parasites (e.g., hydatid disease, neurocysticercosis).  

2. **Veterinary Medicine:** Used to treat parasitic infections in livestock and pets, ensuring animal health and productivity.  

3. **Public Health:** A key component in mass deworming programs to combat parasitic infections in endemic regions.