What is Artemether?
Artemether
is an antimalarial agent used to treat acute uncomplicated malaria. It is
administered in combination with lumefantrine for improved efficacy. This
combination therapy exerts its effects against the erythrocytic stages of Plasmodium
spp. and may be used to treat infections caused by P. falciparum and
unidentified Plasmodium species, including infections acquired in
chloroquine-resistant areas.
Uses:
Artemether/lumefantrine, sold under the
trade name Coartem among others, is a combination of the two medications
artemether and lumefantrine. It is used to treat malaria caused by Plasmodium
falciparum that is not treatable with chloroquine. It is not typically used to
prevent malaria.
Side effects:
- headache,
- dizziness,
- loss of appetite,
- weakness,
- fever,
- chills,
- tiredness,
- muscle or joint pain,
- nausea,
- vomiting,
- abdominal pain,
- cough, and
- trouble sleeping (insomnia).
Molecular formula: C16H26O5
Molecular weight:
298.374 g/mol
