Alternatives to albendazole
1 same-class SPL records vs albendazole - uses, FAERS reaction fields, and OTC/Rx flags from public FDA sources.
Brand: Albenza
About albendazole
Albendazole is a medicine that fights parasites. It is used to treat infections caused by tapeworms.
Used for: Albendazole treats infections caused by tapeworms. It is used for neurocysticercosis, which is caused by pork tapeworm larvae in the brain. It also treats hydatid disease, caused by dog tapeworm larvae in the liver, lungs, and abdomen.
1 Antiparasitic (Benzimidazole) peers (wide set)
albendazole vs mebendazole · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Condition Aggravated" shows the widest count spread between albendazole and mebendazole in this extract (213-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | albendazole | mebendazole |
|---|---|---|
| Pyrexia | 236 | 29 |
| Headache | 222 | 28 |
| Condition Aggravated | 213 | - |
| Fatigue | 167 | 32 |
| Weight Decreased | 166 | - |
| Rash | 165 | - |
| Pain | 164 | - |
| Somnolence | 159 | - |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
albendazole peer mix vs class inventory
Peer mix
0 OTC and 1 Rx SPL records in this peer set (1 total). Class inventory for Antiparasitic (Benzimidazole): 2 drugs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What same-class SPL records sit beside albendazole? ▼
Reading a wide Antiparasitic (Benzimidazole) peer set (1 records)
albendazole (Albenza) sits in a wide Antiparasitic (Benzimidazole) peer set (1 of 1 class peers shown). Labeled indication field for albendazole: Albendazole treats infections caused by tapeworms.
Top FAERS reaction fields for albendazole total 1,798 reports across 10 reactions, set beside mebendazole. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
Registry note: Therapeutic-class peer lists are registry indexes, not prescribing advice. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for albendazole: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Albenza SPL strings.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.