Sodium aurothiomalate

Sodium aurothiomalate

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IUPAC_name = Gold(I) 2-sulfidobutanedioate


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ATC_suffix = CB02
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C=4 | H=3 | Au=1 | Na=1 | O=4 | S=1
molecular_weight = 344.097 g/mol
bioavailability = 0%
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routes_of_administration = intramuscular injection

Sodium aurothiomalate (gold sodium thiomalate) is an organogold compound with the chemical formula C4H3AuNaO4S and is used for its antirheumatic effects to treat rheumatoid arthritis. In the United Kingdom only this intramuscular injection drug (marketed as Myocrisin) and the orally taken Auranofin are used medically.

In popular culture

This compound appeared in the "House, M.D." episode “Clueless,” wherein it was used by a patient’s wife to poison him.

ee also

* Auranofin
* Aurothioglucose
* Disodium aurothiomalate


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