How does Ridaura work? Decoding its complex pharmacology
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Initially approved in 1985, the oral gold compound Ridaura, or auranofin, was a key development in treating rheumatoid arthritis. However, the drug's exact mechanism is not fully understood, and today, it is rarely used for its original purpose due to the availability of more potent therapies. To understand how does Ridaura work, one must explore its complex pharmacological effects, which focus on immunomodulation and key enzyme inhibition.
