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Drug Information online: Auranofin

Link	http://www.drugs.com/ppa/auranofin.html
Elements	Gold
Species	Organic
Topic	Information - Human Health/Nutrition/Metabolism
Owner	Company
Location	United States
Language	English

Description

Auranofin

Pronunciation: (or-RAIN-oh-fin)
Class: Gold compound

Trade Names:
Ridaura
- Capsules 3 mg

Pharmacology

Absorption

Because of rapid metabolism, intact auranofin has never been detected in the blood. Approximately 25% of the gold in auranofin is absorbed. Steady-state gold concentrations of approximately 0.68 mcg/mL are achieved in approximately 3 mo.

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