Definition of Auranofin

1. Noun. An organogold compound used as an antirheumatic. ¹

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Medical Definition of Auranofin

1. (1-thio-beta-d-glucopyranose-2,3,4,6-tetraacetato-s)(triethylphosphine)gold. An oral chrysotherapeutic agent for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Its exact mechanism of action is unknown, but it is believed to act via immunological mechanisms and alteration of lysosomal enzyme activity. Its efficacy is slightly less than that of injected gold salts, but it is better tolerated, and side effects which occur are potentially less serious. Pharmacological action: antirheumatic agents, gold. Chemical name: Gold, (1-thio-beta-D-glucopyranose 2,3,4,6-tetraacetato-S)(triethylphosphine)- (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Auranofin

aurae
aural
aural myiasis
aural polyp
aural vertigo
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auralities
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aurally challenged
auramine
auramine O
auramine O fluorescent stain
auramines
auranofin (current term)
aurantiaceous
aurantiasis cutis
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