Aciphex

Generic name: Rabeprazole

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Acomplia

Generic name: Rimonabant

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Actos

Generic name: Pioglitazone

Treating type 2 diabetes in certain patients.
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Adalat

Generic name: Nifedipine

Treating certain kinds of angina (chest pain).
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Albenza

Generic name: Albendazole

This drug is used to treat infections caused by worms. It keeps the worm from absorbing sugar, so they die
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What is albendazole?

• Albendazole is an "antihelmintic," or anti-worm, medication. It prevents worms from growing or multiplying in your body.
• Albendazole is used to treat infections caused by worms such as pork tapeworm and dog tapeworm.
• Albendazole may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about albendazole?

• Do not take albendazole if you are pregnant. Avoid pregnancy for at least 1 month following albendazole therapy.
• Do not take albendazole without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
• You may require a lower dose or special monitoring during therapy if you have liver problems.
• Take albendazole with food to lessen stomach upset.

How should I take albendazole?

• Take albendazole exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water.
• Take albendazole tablets with food to lessen stomach upset.
• Take all of the albendazole that has been prescribed for you even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may start to improve before the infection is completely treated. It can take 30 days to 3 months to treat this infection.
• Fasting, laxatives, or purging will not help to cure this infection.
• Store albendazole at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed and take only your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication.

What happens if I overdose?

• Seek emergency medical attention or call a poison control left near you.

What should I avoid while taking albendazole?

• Do not take albendazole if you are pregnant. Avoid pregnancy for at least 1 month following treatment with albendazole.
• There are no restrictions on foods, beverages, or activities while you are taking albendazole unless your doctor directs otherwise.

What are the possible side effects of albendazole?

• Stop taking albendazole and seek emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; shortness of breath; closing of your throat; or hives).
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take albendazole and talk to your doctor if you experience
  • abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting;
  • headache;
  • dizziness ;or
  • a fever.

What drug(s) may interact with albendazole?

• aminophyline
• caffeine
• carbamazepine
• cimetidine
• clozapine
• dexamethasone
• grapefruit juice
• mexiletine
• olanzapine
• phenobarbital
• phenytoin
• ropinirole
• tacrine
• theophyline
• warfarin

Aldactone

Generic name: Spironolactone

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Allegra

Generic name: Fexofenadine

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Altace

Generic name: Ramipril

Treating high blood pressure and decreasing the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death in certain patients.
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Amaryl

Generic name: Glimepiride

Treating patients with type 2 diabetes who cannot control blood sugar levels by diet and exercise alone.
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Amoxil

Generic name: Amoxycillin

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Ampicillin

Generic name: Ampicillin

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Arava

Generic name: Leflunomide

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Arcoxia

Generic name: Etoricoxib

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Atacand

Generic name: Candesartan

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Atarax

Generic name: Hydroxyzine

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Atropisol

Generic name: Atropine

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Atrovent

Generic name: Ipratropium bromide

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Avandia

Generic name: Rosiglitazone

Controlling blood sugar levels, along with diet and exercise, in patients with type 2 diabetes.
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Avapro

Generic name: Irbesartan

Treating high blood pressure.
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Aygestin

Generic name: Norethindrone

Treating certain menstrual problems or uterine problems (eg, abnormal bleeding, endometriosis).
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