Aurothioglucose and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with aurothioglucose.
Major
Aurothioglucose 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
Aurothioglucose drug interactions
There are 128 drug interactions with aurothioglucose.
Aurothioglucose disease interactions
There are 8 disease interactions with aurothioglucose which include:
- bone marrow aplasia
- congestive heart failure
- diabetes mellitus
- liver disease
- rash
- renal dysfunction
- severe hypertension
- systemic lupus erythematosus
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- Drug class: antirheumatics
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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. |
Further information
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