This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Chemotherapy, Subject name: Pharmacology
[{'content': 'Drug commonly used in the treatment of echinococcosis is: \nSelect and explain. \nA. Albendazole, B. Ivermectin, C. Pyrental prermeated, D. Metronidazole', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: A \nExplanation: Albendazole: It is a subsequently introduced congener of mebendazole: retains the broad-spectrum activity and excellent tolerability of its predecessor, and has the advantage of single dose administration in many case.Three day treatment has been found necessary for tapeworms including H. nana. Results in hydatid disease and hookworm have been superior to mebendazole. Albendazole has weak microfilaricidal action, kills cysticerci, hydatid larvae, ova of ascaris/hookworm and is also effective in cutaneous larva migrans. ESSENTIALS OF MEDICAL PHARMACOLOGY K.D.TRKPATHI SIXTH EDITION PAGE NO:810', 'role': 'assistant'}]