Diethylcarbamazine and its salf form DEC are anthelminthic drugs. They are particularly used for treating Filariasis. Diethyl carbamazine is microfilaricidal. It has a highly selective effect on microfilariae.

IUPAC Name N,N-diethyl-4-methylpiperazine-1-carboxamide

Structure

diethylcarbamazine
Synthesis

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synthesis of diethylcarbamazine
Uses

  • Filariasis

  • Topical pulmonary eosinophilia

Adverse Effects

  • Nausea, Loss of appetite, Headache, Weakness and Dizziness are usual

  • Rash and Pruritus

  • Enlargement of lymph nodes

  • Bronchospasm and Fall in BP may occur