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Generic: arsenic trioxide View All Brands Trisenox An antineoplastic - It slows the growth of cancer cells				To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What should I watch for while using this medicine? Visit your doctor for checks on your progress. This drug may make you feel generally unwell. This is not uncommon, as chemotherapy can affect healthy cells as well as cancer cells. Report any side effects. Continue your course of treatment even though you feel ill unless your doctor tells you to stop. This medicine may affect blood sugar levels. If you have diabetes, check with your doctor or health care professional before you change your diet or the dose of your diabetic medicine. Avoid taking products that contain aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, naproxen, or ketoprofen unless instructed by your doctor. These medicines may hide a fever. Do not become pregnant while taking this medicine. Women should inform their doctor if they wish to become pregnant or think they might be pregnant. There is a potential for serious side effects to an unborn child. Talk to your health care professional or pharmacist for more information. Do not breast- feed an infant while taking this medicine. What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine? Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible: allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue signs of infection - fever or chills, cough, sore throat, pain or difficulty passing urine breathing problems chest pain, tightness confusion fast, irregular heartbeat feeling faint or lightheaded, falls muscle weakness pain, tingling, numbness in the hands or feet seizures swelling of the ankles, feet, hands unusual bleeding or bruising weight gain Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): aches, pains diarrhea headache nausea, vomiting pain at site where injected stomach pain trouble sleeping This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1- 800- FDA- 1088.
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