Pregnancy
category not available Metabolism Molar mass 312.401 g/mol | ATC code P01BE04 (WHO) Biological half-life 20 hours | |
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AHFS/Drugs.com International Drug Names Routes of
administration Intramuscular injection | ||
What does artemotil mean
Artemotil (INN; also known as β-arteether), is a fast acting blood schizonticide specifically indicated for the treatment of chloroquine-resistant Plasmodium falciparum malaria and cerebral malaria cases. It is a semi-synthetic derivative of artemisinin, a natural product of the Chinese plant Artemisia annua. It is currently only used as a second line drug in severe cases of malaria.
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