Sodium aurothiomalate

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Parenteral gold preparation (gold content 46%).

Half-life
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> 600 h

Indication
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Dosage and method of use
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  • Adults: Initial (saturation): Application 2 times/week.
    • 1st to 3rd injection: 10 mg i.m. each
    • 4th to 6th injection: 20 mg i.m. each
    • From the 7th injection (maintenance phase): 2 times/week max. 50 mg i.m. each or 100 mg i.m. once/week.

Remember! Injection deep intragluteal! Effect starts after 4 weeks at the earliest. Maximum total dose 1.6 g!

  • Children:
    • Saturation phase: 0,2-1,0 mg/kg bw/week i.m.
    • Maintenance phase: 1-2 times/month 1 mg/kg bw i.m.

Preparations
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Tauredon

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020