The gold compounds are using in the treat of rheumatoid arthritis. They may also be using for other conditions as determined by your family doctor.
In addition to the helpful effects of this drug in treating your medical problem, it has side effects that can be very serious. Before you take this drug, you must discuss with your family doctor the good that this drug will do as well as the chance of using it.
Auranofin is available only with your family doctor's prescription. The other gold compounds are given by your health care professional.
These medication are available in the following dosage forms:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada
For quick reference, the following gold compounds are numbered to match the corresponding brand names.