What is the use of Arsenic Trioxide 10mg Injection?
Arsenic Trioxide 10mg Injection is used in the treatment of leukemia(cancer of white blood cells). It is used for patients with leukemia who have not responded to other therapies. It can be used alone or in combination with other medications for first-line therapy.
How is Arsenic Trioxide 10mg Injection used?
Arsenic Trioxide 10mg Injection is given as an injection into veins under the supervision of a doctor, with regular monitoring of blood pressure. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
Common side effects of this Injection:
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, increased heart rate, rash, and fatigue. It might cause increased blood glucose levels, inform your doctor if you experience extreme thirst, hunger or frequent urination, and blurred vision. Regular blood tests are required to monitor your blood calcium, potassium, and create before and during treatment with this medicine. You will also be monitored for ECG before and during treatment.
Precautions:
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have a heart problem, liver, or kidney problem, or are taking any medication to treat infections. Many other medications can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy. Read more.
Trade Name: Arsenox 10
Manufacturer: Intas
Presentation: Injection
Strength: 10mg
