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US brand names:Ridaura
Auranofin is dosed at 5 mg/kg PO BID weekdays and SID weekends for a total of 48… in gerbils, per Repurposing Auranofin as a Lead Candidate for Treatment of Lymphatic Filariasis and Onchocerciasis. PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases (PLoS Negl Trop Dis). 2015. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0003534. URL: https://journals.plos.org/plosntds/article?id=10.1371/journal.pntd.0003534. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Oral gold salt with immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory properties. Inhibits macrophage and lymphocyte function. Mechanism not fully understood.
Used for immune-mediated skin diseases (pemphigus). Slow onset (weeks to months). Toxicity: diarrhea, proteinuria, bone marrow suppression. Monitor CBC and urinalysis. Largely replaced by newer agents.
Species references:All Dog (Domestic) drugsAll Gerbil drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | PO | 0.05–0.2 mg/kg | q12h | Weak | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.144 (2026-08-01). |
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