Introduction of Mebentel 500 mg
Mebentel 500 mg is a benzimidazole anthelmintic. Mebendazole has an almost similar structure to thiabendazole and albendazole; it belongs to the same family. The benzimidazoles act by selectively binding to the beta-tubulin of parasitic worms, causing their immobilization (paralysis) and death. Various parasites in the human body are treated with mebendazole. Mebentel 500mg medication is approved by the US FDA for human use.
Mebendazole 500mg has also been used to treat Schistosoma sp. infections, periodontitis, liver abscesses, diarrhea, intestinal amoebiasis, hepatic amoebiasis, filariasis, and helminth infections. It also treats trichinosis, capillariasis, toxocariasis, and many other parasitic infections.
Parasitic cells are disturbed by blocking the tubulin multiplication pathway.
Mechanism of work
Parasites undergo a particular pathway that is responsible for maintaining their body structure. Mebendazole acts on pathways that are responsible for the conversion of glucose into energy. Further, this pathway affects the digestive system and reproductive capacity of parasites.
The parasite’s body gets paralyzed, which hinders the production of eggs and the death of the helminth and other parasites. As it results in death and stops the production of eggs by parasites, Mebentel 500 is considered an effective medication for treating parasitic infections.
What is mebendazole 500mg used for?
Whipworm, pinworm, roundworm, hookworm, and tapeworm infections are treated with mebendazole.
Species like nematodes, Toxocara Canis, trichiniasis, infect-ascariasis, strongylodiasis, necrobiosis, larva migrans, capillariasis are treated by mebendazole.
Mebentel 500 also acts as an anti-cancer medicine.
Side effects of Mebentel 500mg:
- Loss of appetite, abdominal pain.
- Sometimes diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, vomiting, and headache occur.
- Mebendazole may cause gastrointestinal symptoms.
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Drug Interaction
It can interact with the following drugs:
- Carbamazepine
- Cimetidine
- Metronidazole
- Phenobarbital
- Phenytoin
Storage
Follow all directions labeled on your medicine.
Keep it in a safe and cool place to prevent children from reaching it.
Keep away from the sunlight.
Keep the Mebentel 500 mg tablet away from children up to the age of five years.
FAQ
Who cannot take Mebentel 500 mg?
Ans: Patients with hypersensitivity to the benzimidazole class of compounds, in pregnancy, and children of less or 3 years of age, can take Mebentel 500 medicine.
Who should not take Mebentel 500?
Ans: Mebendazole is not suitable for some people; you may have an allergic reaction to the medicine, or if the woman is pregnant or breastfeeding.
What to eat while taking Mebentel 500mg?
Ans: You can eat and drink normally while taking mebendazole.
Is Mebentel 500 mg safe for the liver?
Ans: Mildly toxic to the liver when a high dose is consumed.
What is the success rate of Mebentel 500?
Ans: Mebendazole is highly effective at killing parasites.
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