Ridaura
Generic name:auranofin [ aw-RAN-oh-fin ]
Drug class:Antirheumatics
What is Ridaura?
Ridaura is a form of gold that reduces some of the effects of the inflammatory process in the body.
Ridaura is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in adults.
Ridaura is usually given only to people unable to use other RA medications, or when other treatments did not work or have stopped working.
Ridaura will not reverse any cartilage or joint damage that has already occurred in your body.
Ridaura may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use Ridaura if you have ever had a severe reaction to gold therapy that affected your skin, lungs, bone marrow, blood cells, or your stomach or intestines.
Ridaura contains gold, which may be toxic and can cause symptoms such as rash, itching, mouth sores, or blood in your urine, or severe diarrhea.
Call your doctor at once if you have a severe skin rash or itching, mouth sores, severe diarrhea, pale skin, unusual tiredness, easy bruising or bleeding, blood in your urine or stools, or if you cough up blood.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Ridaura if you are allergic to it, or if you have ever had medical problems caused by using gold therapy, such as:
an allergic skin reaction;
stomach or intestinal problems;
a breathing disorder;
a bone marrow disorder; or
a severe blood cell disorder.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
a bone marrow disorder or weak immune system;
kidney disease;
liver disease; or
It is not known whether Ridaura will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
You should not breastfeed while using Ridaura.
Ridaura is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
How should I take Ridaura?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Take this medicine with a full glass of water.
It may take up to 6 months of using this medicine before your symptoms improve. Keep using the medication as directed and tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 3 or 4 months of treatment.
Ridaura can increase your risk of bleeding or infection. You will ne...
