Artex, an artemisinin derivative, is a powerful antimalarial drug. It is used for both adults and children. It is indicated for the following conditions:
- Treatment of severe and complicated malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum both in adults and in children in areas where there is multidrug resistance.
- Treatment of uncomplicated malaria in situations where there is the widespread prevalence of multidrug-resistant Plasmodium falciparum.