AURANOFIN

Auranofin is a gold compound with anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and antiarthritic properties. Macrophages take it up, causing phagocytosis inhibition and lysosomal membrane stability. In addition, it also reduces complement activation, rheumatoid serum factor, and lysosomal enzyme release while inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis.

Use this medication precisely as recommended by your physician. Follow the prescription of your doctor carefully.

The medication dose your physician has given is based on your condition, other medications or food supplements you may take, and your reaction to treatment. To diminish your risks for adverse effects, don’t increase your dosage, take it regularly, or take it as instructed by your physician. Adverse events may still happen even at usual prescription dosages.

If your physician requests you to use this drug consistently, use it regularly to get the most benefits from it. To make you remember it better, take it at a fixed time every day.

Your doctor may need to modify your dosages to ease your symptoms or if you develop adverse reactions.

If you have any inquiries with regards to information, ask your physician or pharmacist.

Uses

Auranofin is used in the following conditions:

Active progressive rheumatoid arthritis

This medicine may be recommended for different uses. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more information.

Warnings

Do not use Auranofine in people with the following conditions:

Lactation
Severe hematological disorder
History of gold compound toxicity, such as pulmonary fibrosis and necrotizing enterocolitis
Severe chronic dermatitis

Side Effects

Auranofin may have the following side effects:

Abdominal pain
Anorexia
Dyspepsia
Rash
Hair loss
Stomatitis
Glossitis
Leucopenia
Thrombocytopenia
Proteinuria
Elevated liver enzymes
Nausea with or without vomiting

Loose stools or diarrhea
Flatulence
Pruritus
Dysgeusia
Rash
Constipation
Hair loss
Urticaria
Conjunctivitis
Anemia
Leucopenia
Thrombocytopenia
Haematuria
Increased BUN

Keep in mind that your physician has recommended this drug since he or she has known that the advantage to you is more noteworthy than the risk of adverse reactions. Many individuals utilizing this medicine don’t have serious side effects.

A serious allergy to this medication is uncommon. In any case, seek emergency medical help if you see any manifestations of a serious allergic response, including a rash, tingling or swelling particularly of the face or tongue or throat, dizziness or difficulty in breathing.

This is not a complete list of side effects. If you see other effects not recorded above, contact your physician or pharmacist.

Precautions

Take extra caution in patients with the following medical conditions:

History of bone marrow depression
DM
CHF
Hepatic and renal impairment
Patient with inflammatory bowel disease
Acute porphyria
HTN
Patient undergoing radiotherapy
Pregnancy

Prior to taking this medicine, tell your physician or pharmacist if you are allergic to it, or if you have some other hypersensitivities. This drug may contain inert ingredients which can cause unfavorable side effects or different issues.

Talk with your pharmacist for more information.

Interactions

Auranofin may interact with the following medicines:

Loperamide
Phenylbutazone
Levamisole
ACE inhibitors
Amphotericin B
Phenytoin
NSAIDs
Prokinetics
Senna
Oxyphenbutazone
high-dose corticosteroids
Aminoglycoside
Penicillins
Sulfonamides
Aciclovir

Inform your physician about the drugs you take including over-the-counter medications, prescribed drugs, supplements and vitamins.

This is not a complete list of drug interactions. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more details.

The effects of certain medications can change if you consume different medications or herbal products simultaneously. This can build your risk for side effects or may cause your drugs not to work effectively. These interactions are conceivable, yet don’t generally happen. Your physician or pharmacist can prevent or oversee interactions by changing how you utilize your prescriptions or by close checking.

While utilizing this drug, don’t start, stop, or change the dose of other medicines you are using without your physician’s advice.

Overdose & Brands

Symptoms of overdose may include the following:

Headache
Tachyarrhythmia
Thrombocytopenia

Dizziness
Flushing
Palpitation
Liver and kidney effects

Seek medical help immediately.

Available Brands:

Ridaura