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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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What is false regarding DEC ?
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The correct answer is  Ans. is 'b' i.e., DEC is microfilaristatic DEC is the first drug used for filariasis; absorbed after oral ingestion; metaboized in liver and excreted in urine. It is microfilaricidal. 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.