Sodium aurothiomalate

Generic Name
Sodium aurothiomalate
Brand Names
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Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C4H3AuNa2O4S
CAS Number
12244-57-4
Unique Ingredient Identifier
HRS6S09A0H
Background

Sodium aurothiomalate is a gold compound that is used for its immunosuppressive anti-rheumatic effects. Gold Sodium Thiomalate is supplied as a solution for intramuscular injection containing 50 mg of Gold Sodium Thiomalate per mL. It is most effective in active progressive rheumatoid arthritis and of little or no value in the presence of extensive deformities or in the treatment of other forms of arthritis.

Indication

A disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) indicated for the symptomatic treatment of arthritis.

Associated Conditions
Felty's Syndrome, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Juvenile
Associated Therapies
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