Generic name:arsenic trioxide [ AR-sen-ik-trye-OX-ide ]
Drug class:Miscellaneous antineoplastics
What is Trisenox?
Trisenox is used to treat a cancer of the blood and bone marrow called acute promyelocytic (pro-MYE-loe-SIT-ik) leukemia, or APL.
Trisenox is sometimes given in combination with another medicine called tretinoin.
Trisenox may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Trisenox can cause a condition called differentiation syndrome, which affects blood cells and can be fatal if not treated. This condition may occur within 1 days to 2 months after you start taking Trisenox.
Seek medical help right away if you have symptoms of differentiation syndrome: fever, dizziness, cough, trouble breathing, swelling, rapid weight gain, or decreased urination.
Trisenox can cause a serious heart problem. Your risk may be higher if you also use certain other medicines. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using.
Get emergency medical help if you have fast or pounding heartbeats, fluttering in your chest, shortness of breath, and sudden dizziness.
Before taking this medicine
You should not be treated with Trisenox if you are allergic to it.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
heart problems, or a heart rhythm disorder;
long QT syndrome (in you or a family member);
an electrolyte imbalance (such as low levels of potassi...
