Mebendazole
Treatment for Cystic Echinococcosis
Typical Dosage: 40-50 mg/kg/day in 3 divided doses
Effectiveness
45%
Safety Score
70%
Clinical Trials
20
Participants
1.5K
Comparative Safety Scale(Higher is safer)
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70
DangerousModerateSafe
Treatment Details
Dosage Range
40-50 mg/kg/day in 3 divided doses
Time to Effect
3-6 months
Treatment Duration
3-6 months or longer, continuous treatment
Evidence Quality
MODERATEConfidence Score
75%confidence in effectiveness data
Health Economics
Annual Cost of Care
Drug Cost:$2,400
Monitoring:$1,000
Side Effect Mgmt:$200
Total Annual:$3,600
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
Cost-Effectiveness Rating
POOROutcome-Based Costs
Cost per Responder
$8,000
Cost per Remission
$24,000
Comparison vs Albendazole
Cost Difference
$-2,000/year
Less expensive
QALY Difference
-0.10 QALYs
Worse outcomes
Dominance
No dominance
Prescription Access Economics
Risk Assessment
Requires Monitoring
YesNeeds lab work/checkups
Mebendazole Outcomes
for Cystic Echinococcosis
Efficacy Outcomes
Overall Effectiveness
+45%
Response Rate
+45%
Remission Rate
+15%
Common Side Effects
Gastrointestinal upset
+10%
Headache
+7%
Abdominal pain
+5%
Sources:
Active Clinical Trials
No active trials currently recruiting for this treatment
No active trials found in ClinicalTrials.gov