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Albendazole marketed as Albenza (United States) Eskazole Zentel Andazol and Alworm is a benzimidazole drug used for the treatment of a variety of parasitic worm infestations. Although its use is widespread in the United States the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved albendazole for this indication. It is marketed by Amedra Pharmaceuticals. Albendazole was first discovered at the SmithKline Animal Health Laboratories in 1972.