General Information on Trisenox
Trisenox is a medication with the generic name arsenic trioxide. This medication interferes with the multiplication and spread of cancer cells, thereby limiting their growth in the body.
You can buy Trisenox online or from a drugstore if it is prescribed by your doctor. It is commonly used for the treatment of a certain form of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. This form of cancer is known as APL or acute promyelocytic leukemia.
Trisenox may also be used for other medical reasons. However, it must only be taken if prescribed by a doctor and must be administered under medical supervision.
Side effects of Trisenox
You may experience serious side effects if Trisenox is administered to you. These side effects need to be brought to the attention of the person administering Trisenox or your doctor immediately. Given below are some severe side effects associated with Trisenox:
- Low potassium levels, characterized by extreme thirst, uneven pulse, confusion, leg discomfort and muscle weakness or limpness
- High blood sugar levels, characterized by loss of appetite, increased thirst and urination, dry skin, drowsiness
- Nosebleeds, pale skin
- Fainting, dizziness, rapid heart rate
- Chills, fever, weight gain
- Dry cough, weakness, uneasy feeling
- Sharp chest pain and wheezing
Mild side effects may also occur as a result of Trisenox treatment. These side effects are temporary and usually do not need any additional medical attention. However, you must inform your doctor if these seemingly mild side effects turn severe or if they refuse to wane even after a long time.
- Headache
- Nausea, stomach ache, diarrhea
- Mild skin itching or rashes
- Muscle or joint pain
- Pain, swelling, or redness in the injected area
Trisenox is classified as a pregnancy category D drug. Drugs in this class are known to cause birth defects or other dangers to the fetus when they are taken during pregnancy. Inform your doctor about your pregnancy before you buy Trisenox.
Dosage of Trisenox
You can buy Trisenox in the form of an intravenous injection. Your doctor may instruct you on how to administer this drug on your own at home. However, you must only do so if you are absolutely sure about the procedure to be followed for safely administering the drug and disposing the syringe appropriately. If you are not sure, you may clarify your doubts with your doctor.
Trisenox is administered via a slow intravenous infusion, which usually takes as long as 4 hours to complete. Before you use Trisenox, you must mix the contents of the pack (concentrated arsenic trioxide) with a diluent liquid. Your doctor will demonstrate the process of mixing Trisenox with the liquid. Once mixed, you must use the solution within 48 hours if you have stored it in the refrigerator.
Interactions
Trisenox is known to interact with several other medications, including:
- Diuretic pills
- Antibiotics
- Antidepressants
- Anti-malarial medicines
- Hearth rhythm disorder medicines
- Nausea or vomiting treatment drugs
- Psychiatric disorder medicines
- Migraine headache drugs
- Narcotic drugs
You must inform your doctor if you are taking any of the above medications before you buy Trisenox. In fact, you must share the complete list of drugs you are taking with your doctor.
