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artemotil
n. A fast-acting blood schizonticide specifically indicated for the treatment of chloroquine-resistant ''Plasmodium falciparum'' malaria and cerebral malaria cases.
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Artemotil
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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