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 vertebrates and '' Anopheles'' mosquitoes. Human malaria causes symptoms that typically include fever, fatigue, vomiting, and headaches. In severe cases, it can cause jaundice, s ...
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 s ...
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
Ethoxy compounds
Heterocyclic compounds with 4 rings
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