Drug Name |
Auranofin |
Drug ID |
BADD_D00191 |
Description |
Auranofin is a gold salt that is capable of eliciting pharmacologic actions that suppress inflammation and stimulate cell-mediated immunity. It has subsequently been listed by the World Health Organization as a member of the antirheumatic agent category. Auranofin appears to induce heme oxygenase 1 (HO-1) mRNA. Heme oxygenase 1 is an inducible heme-degrading enzyme with anti-inflammatory properties. |
Indications and Usage |
Used in the treatment of active, progressive or destructive forms of inflammatory arthritis, such as adult rheumatoid arthritis. |
Marketing Status |
approved; investigational |
ATC Code |
M01CB03 |
DrugBank ID |
DB00995
|
KEGG ID |
D00237
|
MeSH ID |
D001310
|
PubChem ID |
24199313
|
TTD Drug ID |
D0L2UN
|
NDC Product Code |
54766-093; 49812-0067 |
UNII |
3H04W2810V
|
Synonyms |
Auranofin | Ridaura | SK&F D 39162 | SK&F-39162 | SK&F 39162 | SK&F39162 | Crisinor | Ridauran |