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Status:
US Approved Rx (1985)
First approved in 1985

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Auranofin (brand name Ridaura) is an organogold compound classified by the World Health Organization as an antirheumatic agent. Ridaura is indicated in the management of adults with active classical or definite rheumatoid arthritis (ARA criteria) who...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2018)
First approved in 1955

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)



Hydroxychloroquine possesses antimalarial properties and also exerts a beneficial effect in lupus erythematosus (chronic discoid or systemic) and acute or chronic rheumatoid arthritis. Although the exact mechanism of action is unknown, it may be base...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2019)
First approved in 1998

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Teriflunomide (trade name Aubagio, marketed by Sanofi) is the active metabolite of leflunomide and it acts as an immunomodulatory agent by inhibiting pyrimidine synthesis by blocking the enzyme dihydroorotate dehydrogenase. Teriflunomide was investig...
mixture
Status:
US Approved Allergenic Extract (1994)
First approved in 1994

Class:
MIXTURE

Conditions:

Gold monoiodide (AuI; Aurum iodatum) is a chemical compound of gold and iodine. This compound can be synthesized by heating gold and iodine in a sealed tube at 120°C for about four months. It decomposes when treated with hot water, but its related co...