Anth 400Mg Syrup
About Anth 400Mg Syrup
Anth syrup is an antiparasitic medication which is used to treat diseases caused by an infestation of parasitic worms. This medication is generally used to cure diseases like neurocysticercosis, which is known to affect the brain, muscles and other tissues. It also treats conditions such as giardiasis (intestinal infection), hydatid disease, pinworm disease intestinal infection, ascariasis (gastrointestinal infection), filariasis (affecting the lymph nodes and vessels) and others.
This syrup falls under the group of drugs known as anthelmintics, which expels the parasitic worms either by stunning them or killing them without causing notable damage to the patient’s body. This medication could be taken orally and dosage of this medication depends upon the clinical condition, prescribed by the doctor. This medication cures infections caused by tapeworms like hydatid disease (parasitic infestation) and neurocysticercosis (infection affecting the brain, muscles as well as well as other tissues).
It can be taken with water or you can chew it or swallow it. You can take it with food. In case, if you are suffering from any of the following health conditions, you must visit a doctor before starting this medication.
- Blockage in the biliary tract
- Liver disease
- A low blood count (low platelet, white cell or red cell count)
- If you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant
- If you are a breastfeeding mother
- In case you are allergic to Aben 200 MG Syrup, or any other medicines or food.
What are the uses of Anth 400Mg Syrup
Hydatid Disease
Neurocysticercosis
Enterobiasis
Trichuriasis
Cutaneous Larva Migrans
What are the contraindications of Anth 400Mg Syrup ?
This syrup is not recommended if the you are allergic to Albendazole or any drug belonging to the parent group namely, Benzimidazoles.
What are the side effects of Anth 400Mg Syrup ?
Loss Of Appetite
Headache
Key highlights of Anth 400Mg Syrup
How long is the duration of effect?
Anth syrup is broken down in the liver and remains active in the body for an average of 8.5-9 hours.
What is the onset of action?
It is poorly absorbed from the Gastro-intestinal tract and reaches its peak levels within 2-5 hours of administration.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Pregnant women must consult doctor before using this medication.
Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies were reported.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Breastfeeding women must consult doctor before using this syrup.
What are the substitutes for Anth 400Mg Syrup ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Anth 400Mg Syrup , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Zentel 400Mg Suspension
Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Abide 400Mg Drop
Laborate Pharmaceuticals India Ltd
- Benzole 400Mg Syrup
Reddy Pharmaceuticals
- Endy 400Mg Syrup
Razekan Biolabs
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
The missed dose should be taken as soon as one remembers. However, if it is time for the next scheduled dose, then one should skip the missed one.
Are there any overdose instructions?
Consult your doctor in case of overdose.
How does this medication work?
Anth 400Mg Syrup gets converted into sulfoxide form and causes degeneration of cytoplasmic microtubules and tegmental cells. This results in depletion of energy and metabolic processes and the parasites are killed
What are the interactions of Anth 400Mg Syrup ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Alcohol
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Interaction with Medicine
Clozapine
Any sign or symptom of infection should be properly reported. Usage of either of the drugs should be reported to the Doctor so that safer alternatives can be prescribed.Dexamethasone
Suitable adjustments in the dosage is to be made under doctor's supervision before Anth 400Mg Syrup is prescribed along with dexamethasonePraziquantel
Suitable adjustments in the dosage is to be made before Anth 400Mg Syrup is prescribed along with PraziquantelCarbamazepine
Suitable adjustments in the dosage of Anth 400Mg Syrup along with monitoring of levels by the Doctor is recommended.Phenytoin
Suitable adjustments in the dosage of Anth 400Mg Syrup along with monitoring of levels by the Doctor is recommended.Interaction with Food
Grapefruit Juice
Anth 400Mg Syrup should not be taken with grapefruit juice in order to avoid the unpredictable effect.
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