Artemotil
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Artemotil
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| Systematic (IUPAC) name | |
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| ATC code | P01 |
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| Chemical data | |
| Formula | C17H28O5 |
| Mol. mass | 312.401 g/mol |
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| Bioavailability | ? |
| Metabolism | Hepatic |
| Half life | 20 hours |
| Excretion | ? |
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| Routes | Intramuscular injection |
Artemotil (INN; also known as β arteether), is a fast acting blood schizontocide 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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