<prompt> Drug of choice for neurocysticercosis is:PraziquantelAlbendazoleLevamisolePiperazine  <response>: 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 