Auranofin Oral

Auranofin Oral Warning

This medication can cause serious (sometimes fatal) side effects, including blood cell problems (e.g., anemia, low white blood cells/platelets), kidney problems, rash, itching, mouth sores/irritation (stomatitis), or persistent diarrhea. Low white blood cells can increase your risk of infection. See Side Effects section for more details. Tell your doctor immediately if you develop any of these side effects.

Your doctor will be closely monitoring certain lab tests (e.g., white blood cells, platelets) before you start therapy and before he or she prescribes refills of your prescription. It is important that you keep all medical/lab appointments

Auranofin Oral Side Effects

See also How to Use section.

Stomach/abdominal cramping may occur, usually within the first several hours after taking this medication. Nausea, loss of appetite, heartburn, and headache may also occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

• eye redness/pain
• hair loss
• numbness/tingling of arms/legs

This medication may cause mouth/lip/throat sores (stomatitis). Tell your doctor if you notice a metallic taste in your mouth. This could be the first sign of stomatitis. Rinsing your mouth with a mild salt solution may provide some relief. Discuss with your doctor.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:

• signs of low blood count (e.g., fast/pounding heartbeat, pale skin, unusual tiredness)
• easy bleeding/bruising
• black/bloody stools
• persistent cough
• mucus/pus/blood in watery diarrhea
• difficult/painful breathing
• dizziness
• signs of infection (e.g., fever, persistent sore throat)
• severe stomach/abdominal pain
• unusual tiredness
• change in the amount/color of urine
• vomit that looks like coffee grounds
• yellowing eyes/skin

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