(gold SOE dee um thye OH ma late) Brand: Myochrysine
• You must not receive this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to a gold medicine, if you have lupus, if you are severely debilitated, or if you are also using penicillamine (Cuprimine, Depen).
• Till you receive gold sodium thiomalate, speak your doctor if you have liver malady, kidney malady, heart malady, tall blood pressure, diabetes, inflammatory bowel malady, skin rash, lung malady, a history of bone marrow depression or blood problems, or if you are taking an anti-malaria medication.
• Your doctor will perform blood or urine trials to create certain you do not have another conditions that would prevent you from safely receiving gold sodium thiomalate.
• Speak your doctor about all another medicines you use, especially, chemotherapy, anti-malaria medication, or heart or blood pressure medication.
• You must not breast-feed while you are using this medication.
• Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash or itching, peeling skin, hair loss, mouth pain, swollen tongue, severe or ongoing diarrhea, or flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling).
• Gold sodium thiomalate is a form of gold that affects the process of inflammation in the body.
• Gold sodium thiomalate is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis in adults and children.
• Gold sodium thiomalate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medicine guide.
• You must not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to a gold medicine, or if you have:
· lupus;
· if you are severely debilitated; or
· if you are also using penicillamine (Cuprimine, Depen).
• To create certain gold sodium thiomalate is safety for you, speak your doctor if you have any of these conditions:
· kidney disease;
· liver disease;
· heart malady, tall blood pressure, congestive heart failure;
· circulation problems or a history of stroke;
· cancer;
· diabetes;
· malaria;
· a blood cell mess such as anemia or low levels of platelets in your blood; or
· a history of allergic reaction or blood cell problems caused by any medication.
• FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether gold sodium thiomalate will harm an unborn child. Speak your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.
• Gold sodium thiomalate passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing infant. Gold sodium thiomalate is not recommended for use during breast-feeding. Do not take gold sodium thiomalate without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
• Your doctor will perform blood or urine trials to create certain you do not have another conditions that would prevent you from safely receiving gold sodium thiomalate.
• Gold sodium thiomalate is injected into a muscle. You will receive this injection in a clinic setting.
• Gold sodium thiomalate is generally given once each 1 to 4 weeks, depending on your response to the medicine. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.
• Your doctor may want you to lie down for at least 10 minutes after every injection.
• It may take up to 8 weeks till your symptoms improve. Hold receiving the medicine as directed and speak your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 6 weeks of treatment.
• Call your doctor for instructions if you miss an appointment for your gold sodium thiomalate injection.
• Search abnormal medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
• Overdose symptoms may include severe forms of some of the side effects listed in this medicine guide.
• Avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds. Gold sodium thiomalate can sometimes reason your skin to turn a blue or gray color. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) when you are outdoors.
• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives, sweating, vomiting; difficult breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
· unusual bleeding (nose, mouth, vagina, or rectum), purple or red pinpoint spots under your skin;
· skin rash, bruising, severe tingling, numbness, muscle weakness, burning pain in your hands or feet;
· pale skin, feeling light-headed, rapid heart course, trouble concentrating;
· itching or peeling of skin, hair loss, or problems with your fingernails or toenails;
· white patches or sores internal your mouth or on your lips;
· mouth pain, swollen tongue;
· severe or ongoing diarrhea;
· slow heart rate;
· eye pain or vision problems;
· flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling);
· feeling like you might pass out;
· puffy eyes, swelling in your ankles or foots, weight gain, urine that looks foamy;
· blood in your urine or stools;
· chest pain, dry cough, wheezing, feeling short of breath;
· nausea, upper stomach pain, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); or
· confusion, hallucinations, or seizure.
• Another general side effects may include:
· mild headache or dizziness;
· mild diarrhea, stomach cramps;
· joint pain; or
· a metallic taste in your mouth.
• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
• Speak your doctor about all medications you use, and those you start or stop using during your treatment with gold sodium thiomalate, especially:
· cancer medicine (chemotherapy);
· penicillamine (Cuprimine, Depen);
· medication to treat or prevent malaria; or
· heart or blood pressure medicine such as benazepril (Lotensin), enalapril (Vasotec), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), quinapril (Accupril), ramipril (Altace), and others.
• This list is not complete. Another drugs may interact with gold sodium thiomalate, including prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal commodity. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medicine manual.
• Your doctor or pharmacist can provide more information about gold sodium thiomalate.
Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.
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