title: Artesunate. The standard intravenous treatment for severe attacks of malaria.
abstract: Intravenous artesunate is more effective in reducing mortality than injectable quinine. It also has a better adverse effect profile and is more convenient to use.
mesh_terms: D061605:Administration, Intravenous; D000962:Antimalarials / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D037621:Artemisinins / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000077332:Artesunate; D006801:Humans; D008288:Malaria / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000401:mortality; D011803:Quinine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012720:Severity of Illness Index
chemical_list: D000962:Antimalarials; D037621:Artemisinins; D000077332:Artesunate; D011803:Quinine