General Pharmacology of Artesunate, a Commonly used Antimalarial Drug: Effects on Central Nervous, Cardiovascular, and Respiratory System

Artesunate, a semi-synthetic derivative of artemisinin, is used primarily as a treatment for malaria. Its effects on the central nervous system, general behavior, and cardiovascular, respiratory, and other organ systems were studied using mice, rats, guinea pigs, and dogs. Artesunate was administered orally to mic