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Diethylcarbamazine Citrate (DEC) (N N-diethyl-4-methyl-1-piperazine carboxamide dihydrogen citrate) is a synthetic derivative of piperazine used as an anthelmintic drug used in the treatment of filariasis in humans dogs and cats.DEC is a synthetic organic compound which is highly specific for several parasites and does not contain any toxic metallic elements.It is on the World Health Organization’s List of Essential Medicines a list of the most important medication needed in a basic health system.
