Auranofin- Goldar 3 Mg

Information About Auranofin- Goldar 3 Mg

About Auranofin- Goldar 3 Mg

The Medicine Brand Goldar 3 Mg is manufactured by Zydus Cadila Healthcare Ltd and mainly contents the generic drug Auranofin.

Pakaging

10 Tablet

Active Ingredients For Auranofin- Goldar 3 Mg

Auranofin 3 mg

Diseases List For Which Auranofin- Goldar 3 Mg Is Prescribed

This Drug Is Prescribed For Active progressive rheumatoid arthritis

Other Significations For Auranofin- Goldar 3 Mg

This Medication Auranofin is an oral goldcontaining chemical salt used for treating rheumatoid arthritis Other gold salts available are injectable and include aurothioglucose Solganal and gold sodium thiomalate Myochrysine It is not well understood exactly how gold salts work In patients with inflammatory arthritis such as adult and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis gold salts decrease the inflammation of the lining of the joint They prevent the inflammation from destroying the bone and cartilage surrounding the joint and deformities of the joints Because of its ability to prevent or slow deformities of the joints auranofin is considered a disease modifying antirheumatic drug DMARD Gold salts also are called secondline drugs because they often are considered when arthritis persists in spite of the use of antiinflammatory drugs NSAIDs and corticosteroids The term secondline is misleading since antiinflammatory drugs and DMARDs have different mechanisms of action and in general are used together for their additive effects DMARDs may take weeks to months to become effective Auranofin was FDA approved in May 1985

Precautions To Be Taken Before Auranofin- Goldar 3 Mg

The concurrent use of auranofin and phenytoin Dilantin an antiepileptic drug may increase phenytoin blood levels which may lead to phenytoin toxicity for unclear reasons The concurrent use of penicillamine Cuprimine Depen and gold salts may result in blood cell or kidney toxicity since both drugs are toxic to the blood cells and kidney The auranofin should not be used with atovaquoneproguanil Malarone an antimalarial drug as the combination may increase the risk of toxicity to blood cells

Major Conditions And Care

Pregnancy And Auranofin- Goldar 3 Mg

Can We Take Auranofin- Goldar 3 Mg During Pregnancy?

Pregnancy Class C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and wellcontrolled studies in humans but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks

Lactation And Auranofin- Goldar 3 Mg

Can We Use Auranofin- Goldar 3 Mg During Lactation

Lactation Class L5 Studies in breastfeeding mothers have demonstrated that there is significant and documented risk to the infant based on human experience or it is a medication that has a high risk of causing significant damage to an infant The risk of using the drug in breastfeeding women clearly outweighs any possible benefit from breastfeeding The drug is contraindicated in women who are breastfeeding an infant

Side Effects Of Auranofin- Goldar 3 Mg

Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity

More Danger Effects Fatal Effect Due To Overdose Of Auranofin- Goldar 3 Mg