Albendazole is an antiparasitic medication used to treat various parasitic infections, including:
1. Hydatid disease (echinococcosis)
2. Neurocysticercosis (tapeworm infection in the brain)
3. Taeniasis (tapeworm infection in the intestines)
4. Giardiasis (intestinal infection)
5. Hookworm infections
6. Roundworm infections
7. Pinworm infections
8. Whipworm infections
Albendazole works by killing sensitive parasites and their eggs, helping to eliminate the infection.
Please note that this information is for general purposes only and should not be used as medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional for proper diagnosis and treatment.