Drug of choice for the treatment of Taenia solium and Taenia saginata infestation is-
Niclosamide is highly effective against Taenia solium & T.saginata. It acts by inhibiting oxidative phosphorylation in mitochondria & interfering with anaerobic generation of ATP by the tapeworm . Injured by niclosamide, the tapeworm are paly digested in the intestine. Reference: Harrison20th edition pg 1137
Metronidazole
Albendazole
Niclosamide
Diloxanide foroate
Infection