ALBENDAZOLE vs APRESOLINE-ESIDRIX

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ALBENDAZOLE and APRESOLINE-ESIDRIX are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	ALBENDAZOLE	APRESOLINE-ESIDRIX
Rating	72/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$131.25 /30	~$1.11 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ALBENDAZOLE	HYDRALAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Manufacturer	Alembic	Novartis
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	Anthelmintic	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 6 to 15 hours (the label reports a range, not a single number)
Treats	Ancylostomiasis, Clonorchiasis, Echinococcosis	—

albendazole apresoline-esidrix

Rating

72/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$131.25 /30

~$1.11 /30

Type

Active ingredient

ALBENDAZOLE

HYDRALAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE

Manufacturer

Alembic

Novartis

Dosage forms

Tablet

Drug class

Anthelmintic

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 6 to 15 hours (the label reports a range, not a single number)

Treats

Ancylostomiasis, Clonorchiasis, Echinococcosis

—

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Albendazole or Apresoline-Esidrix?

By our independent rating, Albendazole scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.5 out of 5 for Apresoline-Esidrix. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Albendazole or Apresoline-Esidrix?

Apresoline-Esidrix costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $1.11 vs $131.25 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That gap is in the pharmacy's cost of goods, not necessarily in what you pay: your price is set afterwards by your insurer and the pharmacy.

What is the difference between Albendazole and Apresoline-Esidrix?

Albendazole contains Albendazole, while Apresoline-Esidrix contains Hydralazine Hydrochloride and Hydrochlorothiazide — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.