Question

A patient is being treated with albendazole [Albenza] for neurocysticercosis caused by larval forms of the pork tapeworm. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching about the drug regimen

Answer 1

Albendazole is given in consecutive cycles when dosing is done for cystic hydatid disease, not neurocysticercosis. For treatment of neurocysticercosis, patients generally take albendazole for 8 to 30 days. Albendazole can cause mild to moderate liver impairment, so patients should have liver function testing before and during treatment. The drug should be taken with a high- fat meal to improve absorption.Step-by-step explanation: