General Information of Drug (ID: DM48QOT)

Drug Name
Artemether Drug Info
Synonyms
Artemetero; Artemether[inn]; Artemetheri; Artemetherum; Artemos; Artenam; Artesaph; Artesian; Artimist; Artmether; Falcidol; Gvither; Malartem; Paluther; Rither; Arteannuin ether; Artemether [INN]; Artemisininelactol methyl ether; Dihydroartemisinin methyl ether; Dihydroquinghaosu methyl ether; SM 224; SM 229; Alpha-Artemether; Alpha-Dihydroartemisinin methyl ether; Artemetero [INN-Spanish]; Artemether (INN); Artemetherum [INN-Latin]; Beta-Artemether; Beta-Dihydroartemisinin methyl ether; Methyl-dihydroartemisinine; O-Methyldihydroartemisinine; SM-224; Beta-Methylether of 11-epi-dihydroartemisinin; Artemether, (3R-(3alpha,5abeta,6beta,8abeta,9alpha,10alpha,12beta,12aR*))-isomer; (3R,5aS,6R,8aS,9R,10S,12R,12aR)-10-methoxy-3,6,9-trimethyldecahydro-3,12-epoxypyrano[4,3-j][1,2]benzodioxepine; (3R,5aS,6R,8aS,9R,10S,12R,12aR)-Decahydro-10-methoxy-3,6,9-trimethyl-3,12-epoxy-12H-pyrano(4,3-j)-1,2-benzodioxepin; (3alpha,5abeta,6beta,8abeta,9alpha,10beta,12beta,12aR*)-isomer of artemether; (3r,5as,6r,8as,9r,10r,12r,12ar)-10-methoxy-3,6,9-trimethyldecahydro-3,12-epoxy[1,2]dioxepino[4,3-i]isochromene; (5aS,6R,8aS,9R,10S,12R,12aR)-10-methoxy-3,6,9-trimethyldecahydro-3,12-epoxy[1,2]dioxepino[4,3-i]isochromene; 10-methoxy-1,5,9-trimethyl-(1R,4S,5R,8S,9R,10S,12R,13R)-11,14,15,16-tetraoxatetracyclo[10.3.1.04,13.08,13]hexadecane; 3,12-Epoxy-12H-pyrano[4,3-j]-1,2-benzodioxepin, decahydro-10-methoxy-3,6,9-tri
Indication
Disease Entry ICD 11 Status REF
Malaria 1F40-1F45 Approved [1]
Cross-matching ID
PubChem CID
68911
ChEBI ID
CHEBI:195280
CAS Number
CAS 71963-77-4
TTD Drug ID
DM48QOT
INTEDE Drug ID
DR0140

Molecule-Related Drug Atlas

Molecule-Related Drug Atlas
Molecule Type:
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Drug Status:
Approved Drug(s)
Clinical Trial Drug(s)
Investigative Drug(s)
Drug Name Drug ID Indication ICD 11 Highest Status REF
Acocantherin DM7JT24 Atrial fibrillation BC81.3 Approved [8]
Lumefantrine DM29GAD Malaria 1F40-1F45 Approved [1]
Chloroprocaine DMSOQK1 Anaesthesia 9A78.6 Approved [9]
Deslanoside DMB3ZSK Arrhythmia BC9Z Approved [8]
Almitrine DM0SYAN Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease CA22 Approved [10]
Acetyldigitoxin DMHAUO0 Congestive heart failure BD10 Approved [11]
Aluminium DM6ECN9 Hyperhidrosis EE00 Approved [12]
UNBS-1450 DMR38M4 Solid tumour/cancer 2A00-2F9Z Phase 1 [13]
DIGITOXIGENIN DM5AOFW Discovery agent N.A. Investigative [14]
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Drug(s) Metabolized By Cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4)
Drug Name Drug ID Indication ICD 11 Highest Status REF
Doxorubicin DMVP5YE Acute myelogenous leukaemia 2A41 Approved [15]
Progesterone DMUY35B Amenorrhea GA20.0 Approved [16]
Tamoxifen DMLB0EZ Breast cancer 2C60-2C65 Approved [17]
Estradiol DMUNTE3 Acne vulgaris ED80 Approved [18]
Acetaminophen DMUIE76 Allergic rhinitis CA08.0 Approved [19]
Imatinib DM7RJXL Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia 2A85 Approved [20]
Etoposide DMNH3PG Acute myelogenous leukaemia 2A41 Approved [21]
Zidovudine DM4KI7O Human immunodeficiency virus infection 1C62 Approved [22]
Prasterone DM67VKL Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease CA22 Approved [16]
Verapamil DMA7PEW Angina pectoris BA40 Approved [23]
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Drug(s) Metabolized By Cytochrome P450 2D6 (CYP2D6)
Drug Name Drug ID Indication ICD 11 Highest Status REF
Doxorubicin DMVP5YE Acute myelogenous leukaemia 2A41 Approved [24]
Progesterone DMUY35B Amenorrhea GA20.0 Approved [25]
Tamoxifen DMLB0EZ Breast cancer 2C60-2C65 Approved [26]
Acetaminophen DMUIE76 Allergic rhinitis CA08.0 Approved [19]
Imatinib DM7RJXL Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia 2A85 Approved [23]
Quinine DMSWYF5 Malaria 1F40-1F45 Approved [27]
Propofol DMB4OLE Anaesthesia 9A78.6 Approved [28]
Dopamine DMPGUCF Acromegaly 5A60.0 Approved [29]
Nicotine DMWX5CO Lung cancer 2C25.0 Approved [30]
Propranolol DM79NTF Angina pectoris BA40 Approved [31]
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Drug(s) Metabolized By Cytochrome P450 3A5 (CYP3A5)
Drug Name Drug ID Indication ICD 11 Highest Status REF
Doxorubicin DMVP5YE Acute myelogenous leukaemia 2A41 Approved [32]
Progesterone DMUY35B Amenorrhea GA20.0 Approved [33]
Tamoxifen DMLB0EZ Breast cancer 2C60-2C65 Approved [34]
Estradiol DMUNTE3 Acne vulgaris ED80 Approved [35]
Acetaminophen DMUIE76 Allergic rhinitis CA08.0 Approved [36]
Sulfasalazine DMICA9H Irritable bowel syndrome DD91.0 Approved [37]
Imatinib DM7RJXL Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia 2A85 Approved [38]
Etoposide DMNH3PG Acute myelogenous leukaemia 2A41 Approved [39]
Verapamil DMA7PEW Angina pectoris BA40 Approved [40]
Sorafenib DMS8IFC Adenocarcinoma 2D40 Approved [35]
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Drug(s) Metabolized By Cytochrome P450 2C9 (CYP2C9)
Drug Name Drug ID Indication ICD 11 Highest Status REF
Progesterone DMUY35B Amenorrhea GA20.0 Approved [41]
Tamoxifen DMLB0EZ Breast cancer 2C60-2C65 Approved [42]
Estradiol DMUNTE3 Acne vulgaris ED80 Approved [43]
Acetaminophen DMUIE76 Allergic rhinitis CA08.0 Approved [44]
Imatinib DM7RJXL Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia 2A85 Approved [45]
Zidovudine DM4KI7O Human immunodeficiency virus infection 1C62 Approved [44]
Verapamil DMA7PEW Angina pectoris BA40 Approved [46]
Diclofenac DMPIHLS Chronic renal failure GB61.Z Approved [47]
Estrone DM5T6US Acne vulgaris ED80 Approved [48]
Valproate DMCFE9I Epilepsy 8A60-8A68 Approved [49]
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Drug(s) Metabolized By Cytochrome P450 2B6 (CYP2B6)
Drug Name Drug ID Indication ICD 11 Highest Status REF
Tamoxifen DMLB0EZ Breast cancer 2C60-2C65 Approved [50]
Verapamil DMA7PEW Angina pectoris BA40 Approved [44]
Diclofenac DMPIHLS Chronic renal failure GB61.Z Approved [51]
Estrone DM5T6US Acne vulgaris ED80 Approved [43]
Valproate DMCFE9I Epilepsy 8A60-8A68 Approved [6]
Irinotecan DMP6SC2 Adenocarcinoma 2D40 Approved [52]
Propofol DMB4OLE Anaesthesia 9A78.6 Approved [53]
Nicotine DMWX5CO Lung cancer 2C25.0 Approved [54]
Phenytoin DMNOKBV Epilepsy 8A60-8A68 Approved [55]
Amitriptyline DMK7F9S Depression 6A70-6A7Z Approved [56]
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Drug(s) Metabolized By Mephenytoin 4-hydroxylase (CYP2C19)
Drug Name Drug ID Indication ICD 11 Highest Status REF
Amoxicillin DMUYNEI Acute otitis media AB00 Approved [57]
Progesterone DMUY35B Amenorrhea GA20.0 Approved [41]
Tamoxifen DMLB0EZ Breast cancer 2C60-2C65 Approved [58]
Estradiol DMUNTE3 Acne vulgaris ED80 Approved [59]
Zidovudine DM4KI7O Human immunodeficiency virus infection 1C62 Approved [44]
Verapamil DMA7PEW Angina pectoris BA40 Approved [60]
Diclofenac DMPIHLS Chronic renal failure GB61.Z Approved [61]
Valproate DMCFE9I Epilepsy 8A60-8A68 Approved [49]
Quinine DMSWYF5 Malaria 1F40-1F45 Approved [62]
Propofol DMB4OLE Anaesthesia 9A78.6 Approved [63]
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Drug Name Drug ID Indication ICD 11 Highest Status REF
Simvastatin DM30SGU Arteriosclerosis BD40 Approved [64]
Quercetin DM3NC4M Obesity 5B81 Approved [65]
Troglitazone DM3VFPD Diabetic complication 5A2Y Approved [66]
Tretinoin DM49DUI Acne vulgaris ED80 Approved [67]
Nefazodone DM4ZS8M Major depressive disorder 6A70.3 Approved [68]
Rifampicin DM5DSFZ Non-insulin dependent diabetes 5A11 Approved [69]
Estrone DM5T6US Acne vulgaris ED80 Approved [70]
Leflunomide DMR8ONJ Arthritis FA20 Approved [71]
Ciclosporin DMAZJFX Graft-versus-host disease 4B24 Approved [72]
Lindane DMB8CNL Infestations of lice and scabies 1G00.Z Approved [70]
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Molecular Interaction Atlas of This Drug

Molecular Interaction Atlas

Drug Therapeutic Target (DTT)
DTT Name DTT ID UniProt ID MOA REF
Sodium pump subunit alpha-1 (ATP1A1) TTWK8D0 AT1A1_HUMAN Binder [1]

Drug-Metabolizing Enzyme (DME)
DME Name DME ID UniProt ID MOA REF
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) DE4LYSA CP3A4_HUMAN Substrate [2]
Cytochrome P450 2D6 (CYP2D6) DECB0K3 CP2D6_HUMAN Substrate [3]
Cytochrome P450 2C9 (CYP2C9) DE5IED8 CP2C9_HUMAN Substrate [4]
Mephenytoin 4-hydroxylase (CYP2C19) DEGTFWK CP2CJ_HUMAN Substrate [3]
Cytochrome P450 3A5 (CYP3A5) DEIBDNY CP3A5_HUMAN Substrate [5]
Cytochrome P450 2B6 (CYP2B6) DEPKLMQ CP2B6_HUMAN Substrate [6]

Drug Off-Target (DOT)
DOT Name DOT ID UniProt ID Interaction REF
Nuclear receptor subfamily 1 group I member 3 (NR1I3) OTS3SGH7 NR1I3_HUMAN Gene/Protein Processing [7]

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