Arsenic Trioxide : How to Use

Arsenic Trioxide - Systemic

Brand Names

Trisenox Arsenic Trioxide *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

Dosage

The dose of arsenic trioxide will be various for various diseaseds. The dose that is using may depend on a number of things, including the patient's body size and whether or not other medication are also being taken. If you have any questions about the proper dose of arsenic trioxide, ask your family doctor.

For injectable dosage form:
- For acute promyelocytic leukemia:
  - Adults and children 5 years of age and older Induction, 0.15 milligram - mg per kilogram - kg of body weight daily until bone marrow remission occurs - up to 60 doses. Consolidation, 0.15 mg per kg of body weight daily for 25 doses over a period of up to 5 weeks.
  - Children under 5 years of age Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.