This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Other topics and Adverse effects, Subject name: Pharmacology
An antihelmenthic drug that is effective afainst blood fluke, liver fluke, lung fluke and cysticercus is: 
Select and explain. 
A. Albendazole, B. Ivermectin, C. Praziquantal, D. Thiabendazole
B: Ivermectin
Answer: B: Ivermectin 
Explanation: (Ref: KDT 6/e p863) Drug of choice for treatment of flukes (except :Praziquantal liver fluke) and cestodes :Triclabendazole Drug of choice for treatment of liver fluke :DEC Drug of choice for treatment of filariasis :Ivermectin Drug of choice for treatment of onchocerca :Albendazole and strongyloides For rest all helminthes