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.