ARTEMETHER

Product Description

NAME :- ARTEMETHER

IUPAC NAME :- (3R,5aS,6R,8aS,9R,10S,12R,12aR)-10-methoxy-3,6,9-trimethyldecahydro-12H-3,12-epoxy[1,2]dioxepino[4,3-i]-2-benzopyran

CAS NO. :- 71963-77-4

FORMULA :- C₁₆H₂₆O₅

SYNONYMS :- SM-224;ArteMos;ArtenaM;Gvither;cgp56696;Artesaph;Artesian;Falcidol;Larither; MalarteM

APPLICATION :- Artemether and lumefantrine combination therapy is indicated for the treatment of acute uncomplicated malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum, including malaria acquired in chloroquine-resistant areas. May also be used to treat uncomplicated malaria when the Plasmodium species has not been identified.

DESCRIPTION :- Artemether chemical compound 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.