Artesmodia

Artesmodia is a synergistic combination of artemisinin derivative (artesunate) and an antimalarial (amodiaquine). It is very potent against the asexual forms of plasmodium, schizonts and gametocytes. The schizonticidal action of artesmodia Insures a rapid clearance of, parasitaemia, ensuring a rapid clinical recovery, and its gametocidal action prevents the infestation. The half life of artesunate is short whereas amodiaquine is long. The absorption of artesmodia after oral administration is rapid and complete; it is extensively distributed in all tissues.