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Albendazole - Zentel - Albenza Analysis
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ALBENDAZOLE
Laboratory analysis of drugs to certify the presence and measure the quantity of Albendazole.
The level of uncertainty of the Albendazole content analysis depends on the declination selected (Standard <20%, Precise <10% or Regulatory <5%).
Follow the instructions to send your medication to our laboratory for analysis.
Results within 15 working days of receipt of sample.
Albendazole is a drug used to treat a variety of parasitic infections, including those caused by intestinal worms and tissue parasites, such as ascariasis, echinococcosis and neurocysticercosis.
Albendazole is the active ingredient in Zentel, marketed by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK).
Consuming medicines ordered from dubious or illegal sites presents a health risk. It is essential to check that the online pharmacy is reputable and fully authorized.
If you have any doubts about the origin of the drug, you should carry out an analysis to certify the presence of the active ingredient and check that its dosage in the drug complies with the indicated content.
Analysis performed
Albendazole is analyzed by liquid chromatography coupled with UV-Visible spectrophotometry (HPLC-UV Visible) detection.
Chemical name
- Chemical name: Methyl 5-(propylthio)-1H-benzimidazol-2-ylcarbamate
- Chemical Formula: C12H15N3O2S
- CAS number: 54965-21-8
Therapeutic class
- Therapeutic class: Antiparasitic and anthelmintic.
Description of Therapeutic Effects
Albendazole is used to :
- Treating intestinal parasitic infections:
- Ascariasis (caused by Ascaris lumbricoides).
- Trichocephalosis (caused by Trichuris trichiura).
- Oxyurosis (caused by Enterobius vermicularis).
- Treat parasitic tissue infections:
- Echinococcosis (hydatidosis caused by Echinococcus granulosus or Echinococcus multilocularis).
- Neurocysticercosis (caused by Taenia solium).
- Other infections: Giardiasis and hookworm.
Mechanism of action:
Albendazole inhibits tubulin polymerization, preventing the formation of essential cellular structures in parasites. This leads to parasite death.
Trade names
- Zentel (GSK)
- Albenza (Amedra Pharmaceuticals)
- Generics under various names.
Main manufacturers
- GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) : Main producer of Zentel.
- Amedra Pharmaceuticals: Producer of Albenza in the United States.
- Cipla: Supplier in developing countries.
- Sun Pharma: Manufacturer of generics.
- Mylan: Manufacturer of generics.
ALBENDAZOLE
Specific References
Your drug is analyzed by our expert pharmaceutical analysis laboratory.
The drug to be analyzed must be sent in at least 3 copies in its original packaging (box or vial + blister pack) in order to have all the information.
The drug to be analyzed must be sufficiently protected to avoid any deterioration or damage during transport.
The drug to be analyzed must be accompanied by the completed analysis form.
Documents to download:
The use of counterfeit or illegal medicines (without patent authorisation) presents a proven risk to patients' health:
- Absence of the active ingredient
- Under-dosage of the active ingredient
- Over-dosage of the active ingredient
- Toxic synthetic or degradation impurities
- Presence of another active ingredient
- Toxic excipients
- Presence of toxic residual solvents
- ...
The trade in counterfeit medicines is flourishing and growing exponentially with online trading. The authorities believe that more than half of all medicines sold over the Internet are counterfeit or illegal.
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