Artesunate (INN) is part of the artemisinin group of drugs that treat malaria. It is a semi-synthetic derivative of artemisinin that is water-soluble and may therefore be given by injection.

Artesunate plus Sulphadoxine and pyrimethamine is an effective, safe drug in the treatment of uncomplicated P. falciparum malaria. Artesunate (INN) is part of the artemisinin group of drugs that treat malaria. It is a semi-synthetic derivative of artemisinin that is water-soluble and may therefore be given by injection.

Artemether and lumefantrine are active against the Plasmodium falciparum.

It is a synthetic derivative of artemisinin, a product of chinese plant, artemisia annua. It is fast acting blood schizontocidal agent for P.falciparum malaria at the erythrocytic stage.