Antimicrobials
Artesunate

Artesunate

N/A
Excellent

Spectrum of Activity

General Information

Drug of choice for initial management of severe malaria (given by intravenous or intramuscular injection).

Oral preparation given as part of combination therapy to treat uncomplicated malaria.

Well-tolerated. Type 1 hypersensitivity reported rarely (< 1:10 000 patients)

Average serum half life: Less than 1 hour