What type of drug is auranofin?
Ridaura (Auranofin)
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Aug 07, 2026 - 02:39 PM
Auranofin is a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD).
More specifically, it is an oral gold-containing antirheumatic medication. It was developed primarily for rheumatoid arthritis, where it helps reduce inflammation and slow disease progression rather than simply relieving pain.
It is not a typical NSAID or painkiller, and it is used much less often today because newer DMARDs and biologic therapies are generally preferred.
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