What is false regarding DEC -
DEC is excreted in urine
DEC is microfilaristatic
DEC is metabolised in liver
Most impoant action of DEC appears to alteration
Ans. is 'b' i.e., DEC is microfilaristatic o DEC is the first drug used for filariasis; absorbed after oral ingestion; metaboized in liver and excreted in urine. It is microfilaricidal. o Most impoant action of DEC appears to alteration of organelle membrane of Mf promoting cell death. It is used in filariasis and tropical pulmonary eosinophilia.