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 Number : 71963-77-4
Molecular 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.