Arsenic Trioxide

Uses

Arsenic Trioxide is used in the treatment of blood cancer, specifically acute lymphocytic leukemia.

How it Works

How Arsenic Trioxide Works Arsenic trioxide belongs to a category of drugs known as anti-neoplastics. It functions by inducing changes in the DNA of abnormal cells, leading to cell death and preventing the spread of cancer.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Arsenic Trioxide include nausea, breathlessness, fever, abdominal pain, constipation, loose stools, sore throat, and a high white blood cell count.

Expert Advice

Arsenic Trioxide is administered as an injection into the veins, with continuous monitoring of blood pressure.
Patients may undergo ECG monitoring before and after the initiation of treatment.
It is essential to use an effective method of birth control to prevent pregnancy while taking this medication.
Regular blood tests may be required to monitor levels of calcium, potassium, and creatinine in the blood.