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GENERIC NAME: AUROTHIOGLUCOSE - INJECTION (are-oh-thigh-oh-GLUE-kose)
BRAND NAME(S): Solganal
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WARNING: This medication can cause severe (sometimes fatal) side effects including blood cell problems (decreased white blood cells and platelets). Immediately notify your doctor if you have signs of an infection (such as persistent sore throat or fever), unusual fatigue, dark or pink-reddish urine, itching, rash, mouth sores or irritation (stomatitis), or persistent diarrhea. Your doctor will be closely monitoring certain lab tests (e.g., white blood cells, platelets) before starting therapy and before you receive each injected dose or written prescription.
USES: This medication is used to treat arthritis (rheumatoid) along with other medications. Also, this medication is usually used in combination with rest and physical therapy for arthritis.
OTHER USES: This drug may also be used for other forms of arthritis.
HOW TO USE: Shake this suspension well before using. This drug is given by injection into a muscle (IM), generally once a week initially. As treatment continues, the drug is generally given every 3-4 weeks. This should not be given by vein (IV). To minimize side effects, it is advised to be lying down when receiving this drug, and for ten minutes afterward. Beneficial effects occur slowly and 6 to 8 weeks treatment may be required before improvement occurs. Treatment is continued indefinitely, depending on any side effects and/or improvement in your condition.
SIDE EFFECTS: Temporary joint pain may occur. Also, for short periods after injections, flushing, dizziness, sweating, headache or blurred vision may occur. If these persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Report promptly: itching, skin redness or rash, sore mouth, stomach upset, metallic taste, persistent diarrhea, skin color change, vaginal discomfort. Very unlikely but report promptly: unusual bleeding or bruising, pink-reddish urine, fever or persistent sore throat, unusual fatigue, yellowing eyes or skin, abdominal pain, vision changes, confusion, seizures, hair loss. In the unlikely event an allergic reaction occurs, contact your doctor immediately. Symptoms include: difficulty breathing, fainting or dizziness, swelling. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
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