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Brand: Ridaura, Myochrysine, Solganal
Gold compounds are a class of disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. They work by suppressing the immune system and reducing inflammation in the joints. Gold therapy is typically used when other DMARDs have failed. The mechanism of action is not fully understood, but it is thought to involve inhibition of macrophages and T-lymphocytes.
For the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
Outcome:
Increased risk of renal toxicity
Mechanism:
Additive nephrotoxic effects
Outcome:
Increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding
Mechanism:
Additive effects on platelet function
Outcome:
Reduced absorption of gold
Mechanism:
Antacids can bind to gold in the GI tract
Most likely new formulation: Nanoparticle-based gold delivery system (2028, 10% confidence)
Based on current usage trends and emerging therapies, there is a low (5%) likelihood of new gold-based formulations being approved in the next 5 years.
Disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD)
Gold compound