| Mebendazole |
Treatment with thisse antiparasitic
drug is recommended prior to surgery for an echinococcal
cyst (liver cyst caused by a tapeworm). |
100 mg by mouth once daily.Begin
treatment at least four days before surgery
and continue for at least three months.
|
| Albendazole |
Treatment with this
antiparasitic drug is recommended prior to surgery
for an echinococcal cyst (liver cyst caused by
a tapeworm). |
400 mg by mouth twice
a day.
Begin treatment at least four days before surgery
and continue for at least one month. |