<prompt> What is false regarding DEC -DEC is excreted in urineDEC is microfilaristaticDEC is metabolised in liverMost impoant action of DEC appears to alteration  <response>: 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. 