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
Malaria is a mosquito-borne infectious disease that affects humans and other animals. Malaria causes symptoms that typically include fever, tiredness, vomiting, and headaches. In severe cases, it can cause jaundice, seizures, coma, or death. ...
cases.
It is a semi-synthetic derivative of
artemisinin, a
natural product
A natural product is a natural compound or substance produced by a living organism—that is, found in nature. In the broadest sense, natural products include any substance produced by life. Natural products can also be prepared by chemical syn ...
of the Chinese plant ''
Artemisia annua''. It is currently only used as a second line drug in severe cases of malaria.
References
Antimalarial agents
Ethers
Organic peroxides
Sesquiterpenes
Trioxanes
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