Trisenox is a medicine that contains arsenic trioxide, a substance capable of preventing the growth of leukemia cells, and is therefore used in the treatment of cases of acute promyelocytic leukemia.
This medicine is produced as a clear liquid ampoule and must be administered by a doctor or nurse in the hospital during treatment of leukemia, as it can not be bought in conventional pharmacies.
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Trisenox can not be bought in conventional pharmacies, and is used only in the hospital for the treatment of leukemia.
What is it for
This medicine is indicated for the treatment of adults:
- Recently diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia, treatment with all trans retinoic acid;
- In whom acute promyelocytic leukemia did not respond to other forms of treatment.
In addition, trisenox can also be used when the disease resurfaces after treatment with retinoids or cancer drugs.
How to use
Trisenox should always be administered in a hospital by a physician or nurse, and the dose varies according to the degree of disease progression and the patient's weight.
The treatment with this medicine is done in two phases, the first one lasts up to 60 days with daily injections of the drug. In the second phase, trisenox is given daily for 5 days and then a 2-day break. This cycle should be repeated for 4 or 5 weeks, depending on the results of the treatment.
Possible side effects
The most common side effects of using this remedy include frequent herpes infections, increased blood sugar, tingling in the body, dizziness, headache, seizures, blurred vision, increased heart rate, decreased blood pressure, shortness of breath, pain in breathing, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, muscle pain, fever, excessive tiredness and chills.
In addition, changes in blood test values may also occur, especially in the number of leukocytes, neutrophils, erythrocytes or platelets.
Who should not use
Trisenox is contraindicated for pregnant women and breast-feeding women, as well as people who are allergic to any of the ingredients in the formula.
