| Parent Drug Name | Name of Impurity | Catalogue No. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arteether | Arteether-D5 | DVE0061 | View |
Arteether Related Compound
It is an excellent therapy for chloroquine-resistant malaria caused by a malarial parasite. This medication treats the infection but does not prevent it. Alpha-Beta Arteether is also used to treat severe (brain) malaria.
References
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- Afolabi, Bosede B., and Christy. Intramuscular Arteether for Treating Severe Malaria. Oct. 2004, https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.cd004391.pub2. Accessed 26 July 2023.
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FAQ
What is the mechanism of action of arteether?
Artemether is an artemisinin derivative, and artemisinins’ mode of action is. The peroxide-containing drug’s acknowledged method of action involves its interaction with heme (a byproduct of hemoglobin breakdown), which is produced from hemoglobin proteolysis.
What is the use of arteether?
Alpha-Beta Arteether is used to treat malaria. It is not used to prevent or cure severe malaria (in which the brain, lungs, or kidneys have been impacted). Alpha-Beta Arteether is an antiparasitic.
What class of drug is arteether?
Artemether belongs to the antimalarial drug class. It works by destroying the germs responsible for malaria.
