Summary
- 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.
- Full marketing authorisation in the EU would improve access to this drug.
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©Prescrire 1 November 2014
"Artesunate. The standard intravenous treatment for severe attacks of malaria" Prescrire Int 2014; 23 (154): 260. (Pdf, free)