Information about Gold Sodium Thiomalate

Generic Name : Gold Sodium Thiomalate
Up-to-date prescription details regarding Gold Sodium Thiomalate are provided here.

Pronunciation : Gold SO-dee-um thye-oh-MAH-late

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ICD Code : Y45.4 Therapeutic Classification : Antirheumatics

Trade Names/Brand Names of Gold Sodium Thiomalate

International :

Myochrysine.

Why is Gold Sodium Thiomalate Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is an antirheumatic agent, prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis. It works by suppressing inflammation in the body.

When should Gold Sodium Thiomalate not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with severe metal toxicity, lupus erythematosus, and hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Gold Sodium Thiomalate?

Dosage schedule: 1st Injection- 10mg.
2nd Injection- 25mg.
3rd Injection- 25 to 50mg.

How should Gold Sodium Thiomalate be taken?

It comes as a solution for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider into the large muscle.

What are the warnings and precautions for Gold Sodium Thiomalate?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of diabetes, heart failure, circulation disorders, high blood pressure, liver or kidney impairment, recently had radiation therapy, skin disorder, who are taking other medications, any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may reduce platelet counts; avoid injury or bruising.

• Avoid exposure to sunlight.

What are the side effects of Gold Sodium Thiomalate?

Skin - Skin inflammation, itching, gray-blue skin pigmentation.
Eye and ENT - Mouth ulcer, corneal gold deposition, corneal ulceration, eye inflammation, metallic taste.
Gastrointestinal - Diarrhea, nausea, jaundice, ulcer, GI bleeding, difficulty in swallowing, abdominal pain and cramping.
Genitourinary - Protein in the urine and blood in urine.
Blood - Anemia, decrease in white blood cells and platelets.
Respiratory - Lung inflammation and infection.
Miscellaneous - Shock.