Arsenic Trioxide Benefits & Uses

Arsenic Trioxide is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Blood Cancer

Arsenic Trioxide Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Blood Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.15 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 5 Weekly Course Duration: 5 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Blood Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.15 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 5 Weekly Course Duration: 5 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Blood Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.15 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 5 Weekly Course Duration: 5 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Blood Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.15 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 5 Weekly Course Duration: 5 weeks Special Instructions: Given children, older than 4 years

Arsenic Trioxide Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Arsenic Trioxide is used -

Severe

Paresthesia
Shortness of Breath
Increased Liver Enzymes
Increased Glucose level in the blood
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Fatigue
Itching or burning

Moderate

Increased Heart Rate

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Dizziness
Injection site pain
Diarrhoea
Chills
Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Tremor

Unknown

Rash

Arsenic Trioxide Related Warnings

Is the use of Arsenic Trioxide safe for pregnant women?

Arsenic Trioxide should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Arsenic Trioxide safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Arsenic Trioxide. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Arsenic Trioxide on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Arsenic Trioxide. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Arsenic Trioxide on the Liver?

Arsenic Trioxide can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Arsenic Trioxide on the Heart?

The heart can be affected by Arsenic Trioxide. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Arsenic Trioxide with Other Drugs

Arsenic Trioxide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Arsenic Trioxide Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Arsenic Trioxide unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease
Diabetes
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Thyroid problems
Arrhythmia

Frequently asked Questions about Arsenic Trioxide

Is this Arsenic Trioxide habit forming or addictive?

Arsenic Trioxide does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Arsenic Trioxide as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Arsenic Trioxide only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Arsenic Trioxide cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Arsenic Trioxide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Arsenic Trioxide

Taking Arsenic Trioxide with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Arsenic Trioxide

Consumption of alcohol and Arsenic Trioxide together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; TRISENOX™ (arsenic trioxide)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 869

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