What is Albendazole used to treat? What are its side effects?

Albendazole is a white to off-white powder. It is soluble in dimethylsulfoxide, strong acids, and strong bases. It is slightly soluble in methanol, chloroform, ethyl acetate, and acetonitrile. Albendazole is a synthetic nitroimidazole with a broad spectrum of antinematodal activity similar to that of mebendazole but also with anticestodal and some antiprotozoal action. The most side effects of albendazole is: allergic reactions, increased pressure around the brain, liver injury, seizures, unusual bruising or bleeding.

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