Auranofin and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with auranofin.
Major
Auranofin High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Major Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility
gold compounds - severe hypertension
The use of gold compounds is contraindicated in patients with severe hypertension. Prior to initiation of gold compounds medical problems that might affect the signs and symptoms used to detect gold compounds toxicity should be under control.
References
- (2001) "Product Information. Ridaura (auranofin)." SmithKline Beecham
- (2001) "Product Information. Solganal (aurothioglucose)." Schering Corporation
- (2022) "Product Information. Myochrysine (gold sodium thiomalate)." Merck & Co., Inc
Auranofin drug interactions
There are 121 drug interactions with auranofin.
Auranofin disease interactions
There are 9 disease interactions with auranofin which include:
- bone marrow aplasia
- gold induced disorders
- congestive heart failure
- diabetes mellitus
- liver disease
- rash
- renal dysfunction
- severe hypertension
- systemic lupus erythematosus
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Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
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