Artesunate Injection

Artemisinin derivatives are the potent and rapidly acting blood schizonticides. These are cconcentrated in parasitized erythrocytes. Artesunate acts rapidly, stopping parasite development and preventing subsequent cytoadherence and resetting. Artesunate is well distributed and achieves high concentration in the intestines, liver and kidneys. Only a small amount of artesunate is excreted in the urine and in the stools.