Albendazole
Albendazole, marketed as Albenza or Zentel, is a drug indicated for the treatment of a variety of worm infestations.
It is effective against
- threadworms or pinworms
- roundworms,
- whipworms
- tapeworms
- hookworms
Chemistry
Its molecular formula is C12H15N3O2S. Its molecular weight is 265.34.
Mode of Action
It blocks parasitic glucose uptake by interrupting microtubular function.