Neurocysticercosis

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Focal seizures without fever may be caused by neuro-cysticercosis (typical CT scan appearance) 

 

Medicine

Dose

Frequency

Duration

 

albendazole po

800mg

twice daily

14 days

and/or

praziquantel po

40mg/kg

once a day

14 days

add*

prednisolone po

1mg/kg

once a day

review

*If drowsiness, seizures or focal signs develop. 

Note: for dose in children see section on Paediatric conditions