Arsenox 1mg/ml Injection

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS2999

USA Brand Name

Arsenox

Strength

1 mg/ml

Generic Name

Arsenic Trioxide

Manufacturer

Intas Pharma

## Arsenox 1 Mg/Ml Injection (Arsenic Trioxide)

## What Is The Generic Name For Arsenox 1 Mg/Ml Injection:

Arsenic Trioxide is the generic version for Arsenox 1 mg/ml Injection

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Arsenox 1 Mg/Ml Injection (Arsenic Trioxide):

Arsenox

## About Arsenox 1 Mg/Ml Injection (Arsenic Trioxide)

Arsenox 1 mg/ml Injection contains an active ingredient, Arsenic Trioxide, which is used in the treatment of blood cancer (Acute lymphocytic leukemia). This medicine is available at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores & must be taken by doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer :

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd. is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Arsenox 1 mg/ml Injection. It can be purchased from our online pharmacy.

## Strength :

Arsenox 1 mg/ml Injection contains an active ingredient, Arsenic Trioxide, which is available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Arsenox 1 Mg/Ml Injection (Arsenic Trioxide):

Arsenox 1 mg/ml Injection is used in the treatment in following conditions:

Acute Lymphocytic Leukaemia

## How Arsenox 1 Mg/Ml Injection (Arsenic Trioxide) Works:

Arsenox 1 mg/ml Injection has an active ingredient; Arsenic Trioxide belongs to a category of drugs called as anti-neoplastics which acts by causing changes in the DNA of abnormal cells, thus causing cell death & preventing the spread of cancer.

## Before You Use Arsenox 1 Mg/Ml Injection (Arsenic Trioxide):

Make sure that:

You are not allergic to Arsenic Trioxide

You are not having any serious Disease

Your doctor must know about your health history (about your Surgeries, all diseases, pre- existing disease & Medications, Supplements, Food Habits, etc.)

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Arsenox 1 Mg/Ml Injection (Arsenic Trioxide):

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should avoid driving

You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Arsenox 1 Mg/Ml Injection (Arsenic Trioxide):

You should not take Arsenox 1 mg/ml Injection if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity

Have Liver/ Kidney disease

Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have Allergy to the Injection

Have liver disease

Have abnormal heart rhythms (evident from ECG)

Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

Have kidney disease

Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive

Are Breastfeeding

## Dosage :

Arsenox 1 mg/ml Injection contains an active ingredient, Arsenic Trioxide, which is used in the treatment of blood cancer (Acute lymphocytic leukemia). This medicine is available in various strengths and substitutes & must be given on doctor’s prescription only. You should consult your doctor for dosage and time because age and severity of the disease differ from person to person and it can only be judged by your doctor.

Adults are advised to take Arsenox 1 mg/ml Injection at a fixed time with or without food as instructed by your Doctor. You must take this medicine regularly on time for better results.

## How Much Of The Arsenox 1 Mg/Ml Injection (Arsenic Trioxide) to Be Used:

As Arsenox 1 mg/ml Injection is available in various strengths and substitutes, Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Arsenox 1 mg/ml Injection. Do not take the Injection on your own & for longer time than suggested by doctor.

## How To Take The Arsenox 1 Mg/Ml Injection (Arsenic Trioxide):

Arsenox 1 mg/ml Injection should be taken at a fixed time as directed by your doctor. Your doctor or nurse will give you Arsenox 1 mg/ml Injection. Kindly do not self administer this medicine.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Arsenox 1 Mg/Ml Injection (Arsenic Trioxide):

You are always advised to take Arsenox 1 mg/ml Injection as prescribed. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Do not take the Injection in smaller or larger amount or for longer than suggested by your doctor.

## Overdose :

You must seek emergency medical attention and/ or contact your physician immediately in case of any overdose symptoms. Since Arsenox 1 mg/ml Injection is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated immediately by your doctor if they observe overdose symptoms.

## Missed Dose:

The missed dosage of the medicine must be taken by the patient as soon as possible. It is strictly recommended to skip the missed dosage of the medicine if it is already time for your next scheduled dosage. You must not take double dosage of the medication to make up for the missed dosage. Since Arsenox 1 mg/ml Injection is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dosage is very low.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Arsenox 1 Mg/Ml Injection (Arsenic Trioxide):

Nausea

Vomiting

Increased heart rate

Rash

Decreased potassium level in blood

Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)

Breathlessness

Dizziness

Injection site pain

Increased liver enzymes

Increased glucose level in blood

Fever

Diarrhea

Fatigue

Itching

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Arsenox 1 mg/ml Injection. This can produce some unwanted effects and/ or cause your drug not to work properly. You must always tell your physician if you are taking other medication or Supplements so that well planned medication can be given. It interacts with the following medicines:

Drugs that alter electrolyte levels

Drugs that prolong the QT interval

It can also interact with following disease condition:

Hypersensitivity

## Warning And Precaution:

Arsenox 1 mg/ml Injection can worsen the conditions like:

Allergy

Liver/kidney disease

You must always consult your doctor immediately to get best possible treatment when you are suffering from any of the above mentioned conditions.

## Things To Remember:

Keep out of reach of children

It is not recommended for use in children, adolescents and old age people

You must get your blood tests conducted for measurement of blood calcium, potassium and creatinine

ECG recordings must be conducted before and during treatment with Arsenic Trioxide

You must use effective contraception while taking Arsenic Trioxide to prevent pregnancy

You must always read the information precisely written on the leaflet of medicine

You must always consult with your doctor if you have any doubt related to dosage, time & strength of the medicine.

## Indications :

Arsenox 1 mg/ml Injection should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine for shorter or longer period than recommended by the Doctor.

## Storage :

Store the Arsenox 1 mg/ml Injection at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the Injections are intact and not damaged while storing.