Sign inBefore having sodium aurothiomalate
Before having sodium aurothiomalate make sure your doctor or pharmacist knows:
- If you are pregnant, trying for a baby or breast-feeding.
- If you suffer from liver, kidney or breathing problems.
- If you have ever suffered from a blood disorder, porphyria (a rare type of blood disorder), or bone marrow depression.
- If you suffer from systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
- If you suffer from eczema, flaky dermatitis, urticaria (a raised red itchy rash) or other similar skin condition.
- If you suffer from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), colitis or a similar bowel problem.
- If you are taking other medicines, including those available to buy without a prescription, herbal or complementary medicines.
- If you have ever had an allergic reaction to this or any other medicine.
How to take sodium aurothiomalate
- Before beginning treatment, read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet.
- Sodium aurothiomalate injections will be given to you by your doctor or clinic.
Getting the most from your treatment
- Keep your regular appointments with your doctor to receive your treatment and so your progress can be monitored. You will need to have regular blood tests.
- Sodium aurothiomalate may need to be given for four to six months before you feel the full benefit.
- Sodium aurothiomalate may cause skin exposed to sunlight to become discoloured, so avoid sitting in the sun and do not use sunbeds.
- If you are having any treatment like an operation or dental treatment, tell the person carrying out the treatment which medicines you are taking.
- If you buy any medicines, check with a pharmacist that they are safe to take alongside sodium aurothiomalate.
Can sodium aurothiomalate cause problems?
Along with their useful effects all medicines can cause unwanted side-effects.These usually improve as your body adjusts to the new medicine. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following side-effects continue or become troublesome.
| Common side-effects - these affect less than 1 in 10 people who take this medicine | What can I do if I experience this |
| Diarrhoea (stomach pain and feelings of sickness can be associated with this) | If the diarrhoea is severe, continues or contains blood, speak with your doctor straight away |
| Conjunctivitis, hair loss, skin rash and itchiness | If any of these develop, tell your doctor |
Important: if you develop a cough or breathlessness, let your doctor know as soon as possible.
If you experience any other symptoms which you think may be due to this medicine, speak with your doctor or pharmacist.
How to store sodium aurothiomalate
- Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.
- Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct heat and light.
Important information about all medicines
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References
- Manufacturer's PIL, Myocrisin®, Sanofi-Aventis, electronic Medicines Compendium. Dated July 2008, accessed December 2009.
- British National Formulary; 58th Edition (September 2009) British Medical Association and Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, London.