Ridaura - Auranofin - Dosage - Side Effects - Interactions - Warnings

1. A - Z: Arthritis Drugs
2. A - Z: Drug Costs
3. DMARDs
4. Inflammation
5. Injectable Gold Salts
6. Juvenile Arthritis / JRA
7. Rheumatoid Arthritis

Drugs A-Z - Ridaura / Auranofin Capsules
Patient education for Ridaura / auranofin capsules. Ridaura is a gold compound that reduces inflammation and swelling due to arthritis. Gold may affect this system and slow disease progression. Auranofin helps to treat the early stages of adult or juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.

Facts About DMARDs (Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs)
Gold was once a popular DMARD used to treat rheumatoid arthritis.

ACR Fact Sheet: Gold Preparations (Ridaura, Myochrysine, Solganol)
Several forms of gold are available. When rheumatologists talk about gold they are usually referring to the injectable forms of gold salts: gold sodium thiomalate (Myochrysine) and aurothioglucose (Solganal). There is also an oral tablet that contains gold, auranofin (Ridaura); however, this preparation is distinct from the injectable forms, and is much less effective, from ACR.

Drug Profile: Gold Compounds (Auranofin, Ridaura)
Drug profile and essential information on gold compounds (Auranofin, Ridaura), from UMM.

A - Z: Drug Side Effects
A - Z: Drug Side Effects