GenArt^®

Therapeutic Segment:
Anti-malarial

Generic Name:
Artemether

Description:
Artemether is a lipid soluble methylether of dihydroartemisinin. Artemisinin is a novel sesquiterpene lactone, extracted from the leaves of the shrub Artemesia annua and possesses an endoperoxide bridge which is a rare feature in natural products. The endoperoxide bridge is essential for its antimalarial activity.

Indication:
Artemether injection is indicated for treatment of severe and complicated malaria caused by. P. falciparum both in adults and children.

Formulation:

• Injection

Strength:

• 80mg/1ml

Pack Size:

• 6’s