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Gold compounds in rheumatic diseases--1.

G D Champion

    The Medical Journal of Australia
    |January 21, 1984
    PubMed
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    Gold compounds can effectively treat inflammatory arthritis like rheumatoid arthritis, offering long-term benefits despite potential side effects. Most adverse reactions are mild, making gold therapy a viable option for many patients seeking disease control.

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    Area of Science:

    • Rheumatology
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Gold compounds have demonstrated efficacy in managing various inflammatory arthropathies.
    • Rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, juvenile chronic arthritis, and palindromic rheumatism are key indications.

    Observation:

    • Treatment with gold compounds requires careful patient consideration due to potential long-term commitment and a significant probability of adverse reactions.
    • Approximately 50% of patients may experience adverse effects necessitating treatment termination.

    Findings:

    • Despite potential adverse reactions, gold therapy offers a high probability of good disease control, including remission, for inflammatory arthritis.
    • Sustained efficacy is observed in most patients undergoing long-term gold therapy.
    • The risk of adverse reactions tends to decrease after the initial 12 months of treatment.

    Implications:

    • Gold therapy represents a justifiable treatment option for the majority of patients with inflammatory arthritis.
    • Patients responding to gold therapy can be encouraged to continue long-term maintenance dosing for sustained benefits.
    • The risk-benefit profile supports a therapeutic trial of gold compounds in selected arthritis patients.

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