Artemotil

Systematic (IUPAC) name
?
Identifiers
CAS number	109716-83-8
ATC code	P01BE04
PubChem	72416
Chemical data
Formula	C17H28O5
Mol. mass	312.401 g/mol
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability	?
Metabolism	Hepatic
Half life	20 hours
Excretion	?
Therapeutic considerations
Pregnancy cat.	not available
Legal status
Routes	Intramuscular injection

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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