Substance / Medication

Arsenic trioxide

Overview

Active Ingredient
arsenic trioxide
RxNorm CUI
18330
Labeler: Ingenus Pharmaceuticals, LLCUpdated: 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000ZFull label on DailyMed

Boxed Warning

FDA Black Box Warning

Dosage and Administration (2.3), Warnings and Precautions (5.1) [see]. Differentiation Syndrome: Patients with acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) treated with arsenic trioxide injection have experienced differentiation syndrome, which may be life-threatening or fatal. Signs and symptoms may include

Contraindications

When this intervention should not be used

Arsenic trioxide injection is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to arsenic.

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Detailed dosage and administration information is available in the full FDA drug label.

View full prescribing information on DailyMed

Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.

Clinical Trials

5 trials linked to this intervention

5
Total Trials
1
Recruiting
1
With Results

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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The application of arsenic trioxide in cancer: An umbrella review of meta-analyses based on randomized controlled trials.
Chen Jixin, Chen Shuqi, Luo Huiyan et al. · J Ethnopharmacol · 2023
PMID: 37290735Meta-Analysis
Arsenic Trioxide for Treating Acute Promyelocytic Leukaemia: An Evidence Review Group Perspective of a NICE Single Technology Appraisal.
Ramaekers Bram L T, Riemsma Rob, Grimm Sabine et al. · Pharmacoeconomics · 2019
PMID: 30426463Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Arsenic trioxide combined with transarterial chemoembolization for primary liver cancer: A meta-analysis.
Lv Xiu-He, Wang Chun-Hui, Xie Yan · J Gastroenterol Hepatol · 2017
PMID: 28299819Meta-Analysis
Meta-analysis of all-trans retinoic acid-linked arsenic trioxide treatment for acute promyelocytic leukemia.
Chen Li, Wang Jianmin, Hu Xiaoxia et al. · Hematology · 2014
PMID: 24074286Meta-Analysis
[Efficacy of arsenic trioxide for acute promyelocytic leukemia: a systematic review and meta-analysis].
Xu Shuang-nian, Chen Jie-ping, Liu Jian-ping et al. · Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Xue Bao · 2009
PMID: 19747432Meta-Analysis
The efficacy of arsenic trioxide for the treatment of relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma: a systematic review.
Röllig Christoph, Illmer Thomas · Cancer Treat Rev · 2009
PMID: 19464807Meta-Analysis

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Adverse reaction and safety data for this drug is sourced from the FDA-approved label.

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Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Arsenic trioxide (substance)
SNOMED CT
72251000
UMLS CUI
C0052416
RxNorm CUI
18330
Labeler
Ingenus Pharmaceuticals, LLC

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 1 entities in the Healos knowledge graph.

1
Conditions
0
Biomarkers
0
Specialists
0
Symptoms
5
Clinical Trials

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Healos clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.