Auranofin

Introduction: Auranofin

Description of Auranofin

Auranofin: An oral chrysotherapeutic agent for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Its exact mechanism of action is unknown, but it is believed to act via immunological mechanisms and alteration of lysosomal enzyme activity. Its efficacy is slightly less than that of injected gold salts, but it is better tolerated, and side effects which occur are potentially less serious.
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Auranofin: An oral chrysotherapeutic agent for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Its exact mechanism of action is unknown, but it is believed to act via immunological mechanisms and alteration of lysosomal enzyme activity. Its efficacy is slightly less than that of injected gold salts, but it is better tolerated, and side effects which occur are potentially less serious.
Source: MeSH 2007

Terms associated with Auranofin:

Terms Similar to Auranofin:

• Aurothioglucose
• Sodium aurothiomalate
• Gold salts

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Broader terms for Auranofin

• Aurothioglucose

Source - MeSH 2007

The following terms can be used for Auranofin

• antirheumatic agent
• gold thioglucose

Source: CRISP

Hierarchical classifications of Auranofin

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MeSH 2007 Hierarchy:

• Organic Chemicals
  • Organometallic Compounds
    • Organogold Compounds
      • Aurothioglucose
        • Auranofin

External links related to: Auranofin

• eMedicine - Toxicity, Heavy Metals : Article by David J Ferner, MD
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• Ridaura Tiltab Tablets 3mg , SPC from the eMC
• Gold as an oral corticosteroid sparing agent in stable asthma (Cochrane Review)
• MDAdvice.com - Health Library - Prescription & Non-Prescription Drugs - GOLD COMPOUNDS
• Injectable gold for rheumatoid arthritis (Cochrane Review)
• Auranofin versus placebo in rheumatoid arthritis (Cochrane Review)

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