NCIt definition : A broad-spectrum, synthetic benzimidazole-derivative anthelmintic. Albendazole interferes
with the reproduction and survival of helminths by inhibiting the formation of microtubules
from tubulin. This leads to an impaired uptake of glucose, a depletion of glycogen
stores, and results in the worm's death. Albendazole is used in the treatment of dog
and pork tapeworm-causing diseases, including hydatid disease and neurocysticercosis.
Albendazole may also be used to treat a variety of other roundworm infections. (NCI05);