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Compare Albenza vs. Tindamax

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Key takeaways

Albendazole (Albenza) and Tinidazole (Tindamax) are both prescription medications, but they treat different types of infections. Albendazole is an antiparasitic used mainly for tapeworm infections, while Tinidazole is a nitroimidazole antibiotic used for bacterial and parasitic infections like bacterial vaginosis and trichomoniasis. Albendazole works by preventing worms from using energy, whereas Tinidazole damages the genetic material of bacteria and parasites. You need to take Albendazole with meals, and it often requires a longer treatment period, sometimes up to several weeks. In contrast, Tinidazole is usually taken once a day and can be a single-dose treatment. Both medications can cause nausea, but Tinidazole can also leave a bitter taste in your mouth. You should avoid alcohol with both medications, but Tinidazole has a more severe interaction with alcohol, causing symptoms like flushing and headaches. Albendazole is not safe during pregnancy, while Tinidazole is not recommended for breastfeeding during and shortly after treatment.

  • Albendazole (Albenza)
    Tinidazole (Tindamax)
  • Albendazole (Albenza)
    Tinidazole (Tindamax)

  • Summary of Albenza vs. Tindamax

    Summary for Antiparasitic
    Prescription only

    Albendazole (Albenza) is a tablet that's used for the treatment of tapeworm infections in children and adults. It can't be purchased over the counter because it requires a prescription. Some side effects of albendazole (Albenza) include stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting. It's best to avoid alcohol while you're taking this medication to lower your risk of liver damage; both alcohol and albendazole (Albenza) can harm the liver.

    Summary for Nitroimidazole antibiotic
    Prescription only

    Tinidazole (Tindamax) is an oral antibiotic. It's used to treat certain bacterial and parasitic infections, including bacterial vaginosis and trichomoniasis, in adults and children. Tinidazole (Tindamax) is taken by mouth, typically once a day. It can also be crushed and added into cherry syrup for those with trouble swallowing. Some common side effects of this medication include bitter taste in the mouth and nausea. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking and for 3 days after stopping tinidazole (Tindamax) because doing so can cause flushing, headache, and nausea.

  • Indications of Albenza vs. Tindamax

    Indications for
    •Tapeworm infection that causes cysts in body organs
    •Tapeworm infection affecting the brain
    Indications for
    •Trichomoniasis ("trich")
    •Giardiasis (parasitic gut infection)
    •Amebiasis (parasitic gut infection)
    •Bacterial vaginosis (BV)

  • Pros and Cons of Albenza vs. Tindamax

    Pros and Const for Antiparasitic
    Pros
    •Works well to treat certain types of tapeworm infections
    •Can be swallowed whole, chewed, or crushed
    •Can use for children and adults
    •Interacts with very few medications
    Cons
    •Might need to take it for a long time (weeks to months)
    •Can cause liver damage
    •Requires bloodwork to check for side effects
    •Might not be safe in pregnancy
    Pros and Const for Nitroimidazole antibiotic
    Pros
    •Available as a lower-cost generic medication
    •Can be used to treat different types of bacterial and parasitic infections
    •Only taken once a day or as an one-time dose
    Cons
    •Serious interaction with alcohol
    •Can cause metallic or bitter taste in mouth
    •Not recommended to breastfeed during treatment and for 3 days after your last dose

  • Common Side Effects of Albenza vs. Tindamax

    Common Side Effects for

    Treatment of tapeworm infections that cause cysts in body organs:

    •Changes to liver blood tests (16%)
    •Stomach pain (6%)
    •Nausea (4%)
    •Vomiting (4%)

    Treatment of tapeworm infections affecting the brain:

    •Headache (11%)
    •Nausea (6%)
    •Vomiting (6%)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Metallic or bitter taste (4-6%)
    •Nausea (3-5%)
    •Poor appetite (2-3%)
    •Belly cramps (1-2%)
    •Vomiting (1-2%)
    •Weakness (1-2%)
    •Constipation (1%)
    •Dizziness (1%)
    •Headache (1%)

  • Warnings of Albenza vs. Tindamax

    Common Side Effects for
    •Low blood cell counts
    •Harm to unborn babies
    •High pressure in the brain and seizures (for tapeworm infections affecting the brain)
    •Risk of further eye damage (if the tapeworm infection also affects the eyes)
    •Liver damage
    •Tapeworm infections causing cysts in body organs that unknowingly also affect the brain
    Common Side Effects for
    •Possible risk of cancer
    •Brain and nerve problems
    •Risk of fungal infection
    •Lower blood cell counts
    •Risk of drug resistance
    •Interaction with other medications

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