Gold

An antirheumatic drug used to treat severe rheumatoid arthritis and, occasionally, arthritis arising as a complication of psoriasis. It is given either as regular injections or orally (see auranofin). A common adverse effect is dermatitis. Gold may damage the kidneys, liver, and bone marrow and may cause loss of appetite, nausea, and diarrhoea.

 

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