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Arsenicals

Arsenicals are used to treat certain types of cancers. They work by damaging cancer cells to prevent the spread of disease.

Why are arsenicals prescribed?

  1. Leukemia (100%)

Key takeaways

Arsenicals are used to treat acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) and other types of cancer. Arsenicals work by killing abnormal proteins and cancer cells. These medications are given as injections. The main example of an arsenical is arsenic trioxide (Trisenox). You will receive these treatments under the supervision of a cancer specialist, and they are typically administered in a clinical setting.

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Trisenox (arsenic trioxide)

ARSENIC TRIOXIDE treats leukemia. It works by slowing down the growth of cancer cells.
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