Comparing Ivermectin vs Albenza
Ivermectin | Albenza |
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Ivermectin | Albenza (albendazole) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for COVID-19, Cutaneous Larva Migrans, Ascariasis, Filariasis - Elephantiasis, Onchocerciasis - River Blindness, Strongyloidiasis, Scabies. ivermectin may also be used for purposes not... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Ascariasis, Cutaneous Larva Migrans, Capillariasis, Cysticercus cellulosae, Echinococcus, Enterocolitis, Filariasis - Elephantiasis, Giardiasis, Gnathostomiasis, Hookworm Infection... View more |
Related suggestions Ascariasis
Cutaneous Larva Migrans
Strongyloidiasis
Filariasis, Elephantiasis
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Ivermectin has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 52 ratings on Drugs.com. 69% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 16% reported a negative effect. |
Albenza has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 3 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: ivermectin side effects in more detail. |
See also: Albenza side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all ivermectin prices |
View all Albenza prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Stromectol |
N/A |
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Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
16 hours |
12 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 99 drugs are known to interact with ivermectin:
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A total of 130 drugs are known to interact with Albenza:
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
November 22, 1996 |
June 11, 1996 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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