medical Definition of auranofin
: a gold-containing compound C20H34AuO9PS taken orally in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
- Orally administered gold (auranofin), although less toxic than the injectable forms, does not appear to be sufficiently efficacious to replace parenteral preparations.
- —Edward D. Harris, Jr., The New England Journal of Medicine, 3 May 1990
Note:
Auranofin is marketed under the trademark Ridaura.
