A liquid chromatographic-tandem mass spectrometric method for determination of artemether and its metabolite dihydroartemisinin in human plasma.

BACKGROUND: Artemether-lumefantrine is the most widely recommended artemisinin-based combination treatment for falciparum malaria. Quantification of artemether and its metabolite dihydroartemisinin in biological matrices has traditionally been difficult, with sensitivity being an issue. RESULTS: A...

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Main Authors: Hanpithakpong, W, Kamanikom, B, Singhasivanon, P, White, N, Day, N, Lindegardh, N
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Future Science Ltd 2009