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. It is sometimes abbreviated AS.It is on the World Health Organization’s List of Essential Medicines a list of the most important medication needed in a basic health system.
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