Treats rheumatoid arthritis by relieving joint pain and swelling. Auranofin is a gold compound
Brand Names:
Ridaura
Contraindications:
You should not use this medicine if you have ever had a severe allergic reaction to any medicine containing gold. The reaction may have included hives, swelling, peeling skin, trouble breathing, or lung or blood problems
Uses:
Capsule
Take this medicine exactly as your doctor ordered.
Auranofin does not work right away. You may not notice any effects until after 3 to 6 months of use.
If a dose is missed:
If you take one dose a day, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If you do not remember until the next day, skip the missed dose and just take your 1 dose for the day.
If you take more than one dose a day, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. But, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your medicine at your usual time.
You should not use two doses at the same time.
Storage:
Store at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking phenytoin (Dilantin®) or penicillamine (Cuprimine®).
Warnings:
Check with your doctor before taking auranofin if you have a blood disorder, lupus, colitis, or kidney, liver, or skin disease.
Talk with your doctor before taking the medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
This medicine can make your skin sensitive to sunlight and cause a rash, redness, itching, or severe sunburn. Use a sunscreen when outdoors. Avoid tanning beds or sunlamps.
You should keep your teeth, gums, and mouth clean (careful brushing, flossing, and regular visits to dentist) when taking this medicine.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: