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
Drug of choice for neurocysticercosis is: 
Select and explain. 
A. Praziquantel, B. Albendazole, C. Levamisole, D. Piperazine
B: Albendazole
Answer: B: Albendazole 
Explanation: Out of the two anthelmintics effective in killing cysticerci, albendazole is now preferred over praziquantel for the following reasons: * The course of treatment is shoer (8-15 day) compared to praziquantel (15-30 days). * Cure rates in terms of resolution of symptoms and disappearance of cysts are higher (75-85% with albendazole) than praziquantel (50-60%). * Coicosteroids (which have to be given concurrently) enhance the absorption of albendazole, but lower the blood levels of praziquantel. * Albendazole is cheaper. ESSENTIALS OF PHARMACOLOGY page no. 856