This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Anti-Parasitic Drugs, Subject name: Pharmacology
[{'content': 'Which of the following statements about miltefosine is True? \nSelect and explain. \nA. It is used only for visceral leishmaniasis, B. A 4 week course produces cure rate of around 65%, C. It is the oral drug for treatment of kala-azar, D. It is safe in pregnancy', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: C \nExplanation: MILTEFOSINE - It is the first oral drug for treatment of kala azar. - 4 weeks course can produce cure rates of more than 95 percent - It can be used for visceral as well as cutaneous leishmaniasis. - It has a very long half life. - Reversible derangements of LFT and KFT have been noted. - Miltefosine is teratogenic and is contraindicated in pregnancy. Female is advised to avoid pregnancy till 3 months after miltefosine course.', 'role': 'assistant'}]