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Side effect(s) of Arsenic Trioxide


Review the side-effects of Arsenic Trioxide as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Some general side effects of Arsenic trioxide are:
  General: Headache, fatigue, dizziness
  Gastrointestinal: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain
  Respiratory: Cough, shortness of breath (dypnea)
  Endocrine: High glucose level (hyperglycemia), Low potassium level (hypokalemia)
  Others: Swelling (edema), rashes (3 Trusted Source
Arsenic Trioxide Injection

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Other Precautions :

When taken along with tretinoin, it may cause serious, life-threatening APL differentiation syndrome. Consult your doctor right away if you experience symptoms such as fever, weight gain, shortness of breath, labored breathing, chest pain, or cough.

Drug Name : Arsenic Trioxide

Arsenic trioxide is a chemotherapeutic agent used in treating blood and bone marrow cancers known as Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia (APL).



It exerts anti-cancer effects by regulating tumor suppressor mechanisms such as apoptosis (cell death) and autophagy (cell eating).


Trade Names for Arsenic Trioxide

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Trisenox
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