<prompt> What is false regarding DEC ?DEC is excreted in urineDEC is microfilaristaticDEC is metabolised in liverMost impoant action of DEC appears to alteration of organelle membrane of Mf promoting cell death  <response>: 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. 